I am a gun collector and every deer season I try to work an old gun or a gun with sentimental value into the mix. It adds something to the hunt. This year it was a 1924 model Savage 99E in .303 Savage. Open sights at 89 yards. Right through the heart of fat doe. Yes it was special.
It hit me today that there is a model 12 in one of the safes that I haven't even seen in 3 or 4 years. It belonged to my best friend who sadly left us 8 years ago. He sent it home with me in hope that I would kill a turkey with it. I never did. While it sure won't go on opening day I feel impressed to carry it. He was in his 70s and thought that its 30" barrel would throw a good pattern. I never got a great 40 yard pattern from the gun but 30 is doable. I know some of you have used antique calls to add something to your hunt. I intend to do the same. reflexl
