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Offline nclonghunter

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2016, 11:46:19 am »
congrats, always great to call them in....show us a pic of the agate call
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Offline Buffalogobbler

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2016, 12:37:00 pm »
That's great Chris!
I'm glad the call helped. It really looks like your Gramp's gun laid the smack down on him.

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Offline Otis

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #17 on: April 20, 2016, 04:40:21 pm »
Congrats Chris.  I have a "Sweet Sixteen" myself that was my Grandpa's.  I've killed some pheasants with it and a deer or two but, not a  turkey.  Might have to do that one of these days.  Enjoy the harvest of that one, cause it is special.

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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #18 on: April 20, 2016, 09:38:21 pm »
Thanks guys. He was a big boy at 23#. Lots of BBQ jerky!! Mmmm.
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Offline Adam

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #19 on: April 20, 2016, 10:01:21 pm »
Congratulations! That's a great story, special gun and wonderful hunt.

Offline Zuma

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #20 on: April 20, 2016, 10:12:36 pm »
If I were ever to kill a tom I would hope to
do it the way you did.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #21 on: April 20, 2016, 10:59:46 pm »
Nice hunt Chris. I have an old single shoot 16. Got my 1st deer and pheasant with it. I love that old gun kinda like singles got a 16,20 and a 223
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #22 on: April 21, 2016, 01:30:51 pm »
Sweet! Nice bird Chris! I've got a set of Kevin's calls also. It'll be going to South Dakota with me next month to chase some birds there.

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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #23 on: April 21, 2016, 02:27:47 pm »
They are working pieces of art. I just toss my commercial calls in my vest, wherever they land. Kevin's calls ride right in my breast pocket all alone and safe :)

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Offline Stixnstones

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #24 on: April 21, 2016, 04:34:11 pm »
congrats on a great bird Chris. Great story too, i'm sure Gramps was sittin right there with ya.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #25 on: April 21, 2016, 04:39:49 pm »
I love me some turkey jerky!  :laugh:

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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #26 on: April 21, 2016, 10:15:30 pm »
Awesome post.  Congratulations PD.  You can't beat those old A-5 Brownings.  I think for most of us on this forum who are hunters, it isn't so much about the taking of game as it is "the way you do it".  Taking that gobbler with a family heirloom 16 gauge and one of Kevin's fine calls fits the bill for me.  Thanks for sharing your hunt with us.
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Offline Traxx

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #27 on: April 22, 2016, 02:15:04 pm »
The 16's are starting to make a comeback.They even have a forum for those who appreciate the sweet 16.

Offline Mounter

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #28 on: April 22, 2016, 02:54:57 pm »
Real nice one.. CONGRATS!

My first shotgun was the same model 16,  dad traded an old chevy sedan for it.. Also came with a 22" quail barrel..... Dang now I miss it.
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: "Sweet Sixteen" sings a sweet tune
« Reply #29 on: April 22, 2016, 10:14:08 pm »
Nice going Chris! Lovely bird!
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