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Sidelock
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Isn't it true the English changed pigeon gun requirements several times....would the first two paragraphs cover them all ?
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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A good shot can use a pigeon gun at any variety of game, but no one can do much good at pigeons with a light, open bored game gun. We all have more than one gun, each one with a purpose, but a Purdey pigeon gun is truly an all purpose gun.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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This "better/worse" thing is rather silly. I wouldn't take my Cashmore to a game farm to shoot pen raised quail or even pheasants. That is clearly the domain of a more traditional game gun or a small bore. Likewise, my 6 lb Osborne is hardly ideal for big, wild Kansas pheasants or a morning in a duck blind. In between, including the likes of huns, late and long doves, and most clays courses are a host of gray areas where either works just fine.
I also personally don't get the notion that a 7 1/2 lb gun is somehow beyond the ability of the average adult to carry in the field. They work just fine when heavy loads are needed and hardly represent weapons requiring gun carriages and a loading crew.
If you own a true pigeon gun, you will find plenty of opportunity to employ it effectively. Simply take another when grouse or quail are on the menu. Enjoy.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Ken:
Lets a take a deep breath, step back, and evaluate the true question. I've encouraged you to buy the pigeon gun, since that's what I'd do (actually I wouldn't... I can buy a whole rack of guns more suited to me and my shooting style for the price, but sudden wealth would change my mind).
You are about to spend a load of money on one gun. You've declared that only a Purdey will fill this void for you, and one gun is the limit. That gun should be a gun that you are SURE in your heart of hearts is the correct gun.
If you have to ask, this one might not be it. Don't decide on the basis of what others advise - this must be a personal decision, and you should not feel the need to justify it to amrchair experts.
You've had some excellent advise contrasting game vrs. pigeon guns, and the descriptions are right on the money. I'd chose based on what I shoot the most of and enjoy the most, as should you.
Report back!
"The price of good shotgunnery is constant practice" - Fred Kimble
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Okay, that's it, now I want that Purdey pigeon gun to smooth my swing and absorb enough recoil to let me shoot all day now that I've learned how.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Sounds like Smallbore described the perfect shotgun. 
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