[Vision2020] New hunting protocols

[James Reynolds]

I think that it is great that the accidental (?) shooting of a hunting 
partner by the vice president has changed the rules of hunting. No longer is 
it the sole responsibility of the shooter not to shoot someone; for now on 
we had all better duck (or get the first shot off) when hunting in groups. 
It should liven up the field quite a bit this fall. Figuring out what shot 
and choke for this new paradigm in hunting will be a challenge. I usually 
like an over-under with an open on the first and full on the second. I have 
never felt mean enough to shoot tiny little quail so I like #6 for chukar 
and pheasant. I think with the new rules however I will use a pump with the 
plug removed so I can have more shots and up the shot size to #4 for the 
first two and 00 to fill it up. I think I will go with a full choke. I swing 
best to the right so I want to position myself on the left flank for the 
best advantage.

At least Cheney should have warned the rest of the party that this was an 
every-man-for-himself outing. Fairness is not a mark of the man however.

I am also surprised that, from 30 yards, #8 steel shot would penetrate 
through a man's hunting clothing and go into the body cavity. I have never 
actually used #8 shot for anything but they are tiny little shot without the 
necessary mass to carry 30 yards and still have that much energy. I really 
expect that the delay in getting the message out has something to do with 
getting the story straight.

Anyone else out there care to share your planned equipment for this new 
sport? I suppose that we will all want to hold our secrets to give ourselves 
the advantage. The adrenalin is pumping just thinking about it.

James Reynolds

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