Bloody good read that DS, great description of what really goes on while trying to get the opportunity to take a shot instead of the usual " I took him out at 3 miles with a headshot" , some of the most memorable shots are the missed ones , about 15 years ago I had a pheseant rise less than 20 feet in front of me , as I shouldered the o/u I was already considering how I'd like it cooked for sunday lunch , squeezed the trigger and click ! Nothing ! in dumbfounded amazement I watched as he flew off , first and last time I've ever had a cartridge misfire on me !