I did read that article Red in F&S and honestly thought, like alot of the rest of the other posters had noted, that the original Fox didn't look too bad as it was. I believe that the author was Phillip Bourjailey(sp?) that writes the monthly shotgun articles. I do not recalloffhand all of the specifics added or redone to the shotgun other than what you noted but thought that the finished product didn't look all that bad either.(Don't think that I would have personally shelled out a couple of grand for the "upgrades") As Skeeter pointed out, something for everyone.
I do miss the old F&S authors like Gene Hill and Corey Ford too that I grew up reading and enjoyed very much (btw-their collective writings as well as other F&S authors of past years was offered in a hard-bound book a couple of years ago-great reading and memories!
) but I also enjoy some of the current authors like John Merwin and Mark Hicks on fishing and Bill Heavy can usually cajole a few laughs or smiles.
I agree that Petzal can be very caustic but I think that he usually offers pretty good information in his articles and does occassionally feature rifle articles on shootin irons that your regular everyday Joe Slob can afford.
There's still some good yarns told and features of some backwoods bait and tackleshops, catfish fry joints, and game recipes (there's a good venison chili recipie in this months issue that I'm itchin' to try) that keeps me coming back.
I still find F&S to be among the few monthly rags that you can get hunting, fishing, shooting, conservation, humor, and product reviews, along with practical tips. (BTW-Outdoor Life regularly gets contributions from the same authors-articles from F&S)
Everyone is entitled to their opinion I spose!
Now on to more important issues...how's that darling daughter of yours Lil Red? She fixin for Santa to come?
