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Most guns that fit me, and That I shoot well fit most other people well also. There are however subtle differences that seem to make some guns just feel and handle a bit better. I have over 80,000 rounds through my old Greener pigeon gun, and I thought it was as good a gun as I could find for sporting clays. Then I picked up the Purdey that I shoot now. From the first instant, I knew it was "right". Before I parted with what was for me an astronomical price, I asked if I could shoot it. Well, I won the Vintagers pre-lim only missing 3 birds. It was not "new gun syndrome" either; I continue to shoot it better than any other gun that I own. I even beat George Digweed at a "make or break" last Summer. [He may have let me win, gentleman that he is, as he missed his last target, a fairly easy rabbit].
Anyway, The Greener still feels good, but just does not have "it". It would be interesting to "swing" both of these guns and compare numbers.
Mal

Bear-ing some unforeseen scene, bring both to Deep River for spinnin' and jawbonin'. I'm not surprised you are well past honeymoons with guns. Nor am I surpriesd you recognize "it" when you first pick up a gun. In reality, I doubt that I have much to show you personally - you have enough insightful experience to know intuitively and by subjective feel. I may be able to help you put some numbers around what you recognize by feel, much like keeping a record of desired stock dimensions. Also, some people find that having names for the elements they are feeling sharpens their focus on each individual element. I'll be looking forward to such a discussion.

I'm sorry to say I will not be at the "Southern" this year. I have been coaxed out of retirement to sail on our island sloop "Tida Wave" at the Family Island Regatta. The dates are in direct conflict. I dash back north to shoot the Ruger Cup at Addieville on May first.
I would very much like to make a date for the Vintage Cup, however. This has been a very enjoyable discussion, and I look forward to continuing it.
All the best, Mal

VC it is, then. Yes, I have very much enjoyed it and look forward to the benefit of your experience. I know very well that neither my handling work nor pricing work can be all things to all people. However, I do hope to be able to jump-start learning for those just geting into shooting and to add the odd bit or piece to those of experience.