I’ve been a lifelong bird hunter, and want to shoot for distance now. Went as far as I could with a couple ABolts, and decided to up my game. Got a CA Ridgeline 6.5PRC for a ridiculous price, $1200, 18rds fired... not even fully broken in yet. Have it glassed to 5-25 now. Have all my reloading materials and am google earthing the local WA mountain range for prospective hide and gong placements for ELR. Looking forward to learning from y’all as I go forward on this venture. Eventually I want to ring steel at a Mile.
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Brittanies. All three still alive, well, and eager.
Awesome picture, I had 2 German shithead pointers, they died on me a couple years ago, killed lots of pheasants and quail. Sure do miss those days. Unfortunately there aren’t any birds to hunt around here, so I’ve not got another bird dog.
Not trying to hijack the thread.
How do you like the Brittanies? I have been heavily considering getting one, but don't know anyone with one. Obviously read a ton on the internet, but there isn't any better information than from someone who has actually had one.
I’ve had labs and goldens as well, and find Brittany to be a perfect breed of both innate hunting ability and family dog. They have their individual personalities however. Dash, the gentle giant, was my first. He doesn’t have the killer instinct, but is a lover and excellent pointer. Needed some training in the field but went on to learn my other Brits well. Sage is the girl in the foreground. She started off gunshy and didn’t really get away from my heels for almost 4yrs, but one day it just clicked and she’s become an excellent pointer. It may be a bitch thing, but she is more aloof, and more of a cat when it comes to family love. She is inhibited by the young alpha, Indy. Indiana Bones is a handful. Both very kissy and the best family/people dog I’ve ever owned, he is a born hunter, and has to be reigned in to hunt close. His nose is outstanding and holds point nicely, and he retrieves everything, prancing proud with his kill. If a bird drops running out of sight, he will find it. He’s the only dog that can wear the beeper collar battery down in a day. Being unclipped has a lot to do with it.
None of my labs or golden had the innate upland abilities of these Brittanies but were family lovers and bottomless food pits. I do find Britannies to be one master dogs, and cannot expect more than 50% obedience to my wife or daughter.
Outside of family, Indy is social to people but aggressive to other dogs, while Sage has no interest in other people or dogs and has bit the gardener. Dash is neutral to other people and dogs. All three a smarter than your average 5yr old child and understand English well enough to surprise you.
None of my labs or golden had the innate upland abilities of these Brittanies but were family lovers and bottomless food pits. I do find Britannies to be one master dogs, and cannot expect more than 50% obedience to my wife or daughter.
Outside of family, Indy is social to people but aggressive to other dogs, while Sage has no interest in other people or dogs and has bit the gardener. Dash is neutral to other people and dogs. All three a smarter than your average 5yr old child and understand English well enough to surprise you.
"Indiana Bones" - That's awesome! 
Really appreciate your insight. The one master thing is something I haven't heard yet. That said though the Mrs is already used to that with me, so I'm sure she will be able to deal with it.
Really appreciate your insight. The one master thing is something I haven't heard yet. That said though the Mrs is already used to that with me, so I'm sure she will be able to deal with it.
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