Tim,
I do not doubt you have some experience. I don't think I ever said anything to that effect. It is (to me personally, others will surely disagree), the way you seem to espouse your experience as fact and disregard others experiences or opinons, that I took exception to. I can be a sarcastic son-of-a-gun when rubbed the wrong way, I'll readily admit that. Just for the record if it matters, I don't dislike you or have any sort of Internet "grudge" against you. I've got a life and realize the low priority of the web overall. I sense you do as well. Have a good day, good hunting this spring, post pic's of those gobblers when you score, and stay safe.
MOGC, You are a class act, I mean that, know that and also know that this ain't a test of wills and never should be. But know that Tim (whomever in the heck he (or she)is, is trying to purport the sport. You are among those Gents (gentresses), too, no slight meant cause I don't know you so how can this be personal?.
I've got a few dogs in this fight and not about the biggest gun nor Nitros, nor chokes, etc. Not about stalk and ambush, not about,,,,anything but the Birds.
Bought a .20 Ga. Rem, 3" Youth Mdl for my Grandson at Academy last Sat. You tell us what's important, Bro??? Presently, I'm shopping chokes and Nitros. I want him to win. I want him to feel good when he pulls the trigger and sees the flop. Yeah, I admit, I'm a optimizing slut, maybe too much so. But I pay my dues. Willingly.
To wit;
A beautiful day, today, and running ahead of a moving front (lighting, hail, etc.), myself - - and more importantly - - my son-in-law went out this a.m. @ 4 roosted/spooked 4 birds. He is a hardheaded****$#& much like you - wont listen type of guy but very succesful in his chosen field (probably much like you). Predict that he and I will pop one or, hopefully, 2 fine Easterns. We're on'em. Grandson 1st.
We're in this together, MOGC, and it's all for the good of the sport and to my reckoning there's few that compare. You are in that league of contributors and your words matter. Please know that.
Just wanted to say that to you and all here.
OT