| The gun and the dog are crucial components of | | | | straight grip stock, Schnabel forearmo Three |
| every hunting adventure, not only for quail | | | | Invector-Plus choke tubes |
| hunting, that is why experienced hunters | | | | The English style, straight grip stock and Schnabel |
| recommend that choosing a gun and a dog should | | | | forearm balance perfectly in your hands. The |
| be done in a very attentive matter because the | | | | Superlight's alloy receiver, with dovetail steel |
| overall results greatly depend on them. We shall | | | | breech face and steel hinge pin, provide |
| start our article reviewing two of the most | | | | exceptional strength while remaining lightweight. |
| recommended firearms for a quail hunting trip. | | | | Models come with three standard Invector Plus |
| The first model we will present is the Remington | | | | choke tubes. A recoil pad is featured on 12 gauge |
| Model 870 SPS-T Camo 20 Gauge, which has the | | | | models only. |
| following specifications and features:o Gauge: 12o | | | | Moving on to the second part of our article, we |
| Chamber: 3 1/2"o Mag. Capacity: 3-4o Barrel | | | | will present the most suitable dogs for such a |
| Length: 23"o Choke: Rem Chokeo Overall Length: | | | | hunting adventure. The first dog we will review is |
| 44 1/2"o Avg. Wt.: 7 1/4o Receiver milled from a | | | | the American Water Spaniel: |
| solid billet of steel for strength and durabilityo | | | | The American Water Spaniel has a crisp-textured, |
| Twin action bars ensure smooth, reliable | | | | tightly cured coat lined with a protective |
| non-binding actiono Legendary point ability and | | | | undercoat. The coat colors can be liver/chocolate |
| accuracyo 203, Rem Choke barrel offered in 12-, | | | | and sometimes the dogs can have a small white |
| 16- and 20-gaugeo Equipped with TruGlo | | | | spot on their chest. The dog has a medium-length |
| light-gathering, fiber-optic rifle sights | | | | muzzle that is smooth and square. The American |
| This lightweight 20 gauge pump action is capable | | | | Water Spaniel has either a black or dark nose and |
| of handling 3-inch magnum shot shells and has a | | | | an eye color that should match the coat color ( |
| 20-inch vent rib, Rem Choke barrel with Full choke | | | | shades of brown/hazel ). |
| included. Fit with the new R3 Recoil Pad, designed | | | | The second and final dog we present is the |
| by Sims Vibration Laboratory, the felt recoil of | | | | Beagle which is a sturdy and squarely-built hardy |
| this lightweight Model 870 is significantly reduced. | | | | small hound that has an easy-care and sleek short |
| The camouflaged barrel is equipped with TruGlo | | | | coat. The coat can come in any hound color, for |
| light-gathering, fiber-optic rifle sights for ease of | | | | example: tri-color, black & tan, red & |
| target alignment. Completing the package is a | | | | white, orange & white or lemon & |
| camouflaged, Cordura nylon sling, swivels and | | | | white. The Beagle is similar in appearance with the |
| studs. | | | | English Foxhound. The dog's muzzle is square and |
| The second and last model we will be reviewing is | | | | straight and the skull is broad and a bit rounded. |
| the Browning Citori Superlight Feather , which | | | | The Beagle hound has wide ears that are pendant. |
| comes with the following specifications and | | | | The dog's brown/hazel eyes have a unique |
| features:o Gauge: 12 2 3/4o Barrel Length: 43"o | | | | pleading expression. |
| Length Of Pull: 14 1/4"o Drop At Comb: 1 5/8"o | | | | We hope that our small guide of guns and dogs |
| Drop At Heel: 2 3/8"o Nom. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz.o | | | | suitable for a quail hunting adventure will come in |
| Receiver: Lightweight alloy with steel breech face | | | | hand if you plan on pursuing this special sport. We |
| and hinge pin, High-relief engravingo Barrel: 263 | | | | wish you all the best and a rewarding quail hunting |
| ventilated ribo Action: Single selective trigger, | | | | experience that you will remember many years |
| Hammer ejectors, Top-tang barrel selector | | | | from now. |
| safetyo Stock: Gloss finish walnut, English-style | | | | |