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Old 10-27-2012, 03:40 PM   #11
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I really wanna shoot that 4 gauge now


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Old 10-27-2012, 03:53 PM   #12
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I really wanna shoot that 4 gauge now
My shoulder can't handle a twelve. And not much with a 20.
But dammit, I too, will also try a 4.


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Old 10-27-2012, 06:33 PM   #13
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Yup, up a bear's bottom.
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That's a Cajun heart shot for a bear !!!
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I want a 1/2 guage!
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Ow! That's huge!
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Old 11-01-2012, 12:05 AM   #17
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If I remember correctly 12 gauge is 75 caliber.
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Old 11-01-2012, 01:40 AM   #18
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It is called a 12 gauge because 'Bob' was taken.


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