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My post above was knee jerk and totally out of line. There was absolutely no reason for me to respond as I did to you, Ghostrider, and I ask for your forgiveness. I humbly apologize. My bad, all the way round. I have no excuse. I should have taken the time to read your well written post much more carefully than I did.


Stan

Thank you Stan. All is good. I appreciate your postings here as you contribute a lot to the discussions.

On the topic of O/U’s firing the top barrel first, I just tested my Edwinson Green ST and discovered that it also fires the top barrel first. I have owned it for years and hadn’t noticed the firing order. It was made as #2 of a pair, presumably for driven shooting. The chokes are mod/mod, so barrel selection is not an issue. Apparently more than one early O/U maker backed up Robertson on firing order preference. I wonder if the early Woodwards also fired this way…

I think most of us who know which end the shot comes out realize that opening an over under just far enough to reload the top barrel results in the gun not cocking the fired barrel. The only way to properly operate an over under is to fully open it after firing one or both barrels. Like Stan, I think "ghostrider" is making up his scenarios in the off season. I have seen shooters who have hunted for years but still haven't learned to catch their empties. Sorry, no apologies coming from me. Stan was a bit quick in apologizing when none were called for.

Bill thanks for your positive feedback. I am mistaken of course and the ejector does kick. I guess Because I have my hand over the cartridges I hadn't even noticed.my apologize to Stan.
I regret having even posting as it was not my intention to start a PP contest. This can be a tough forum at times.

Just for clarification it’s not our off season. Quail season is open until this Sunday.

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Ghostrider, thanks for the picture. That is a great looking pair of athletic pointers. Congratulations on living in quail country. I used to live in quail country. I never moved, but the quail did.

Its not as good as it has been this year, but it’s not about numbers as it once was. It’s more about getting out with the dogs and enjoying the outdoors the older I get. Have a great week. If I can get my 4 wheel drive actuator replaced today, I hope to get out a few more days before the season ends for the year.
Regards
Phil