ity 
is a Tradition 
I F YOU could visit with us the work-rooms 
where Fox Guns are made, you would quickly 
see why Fox quality has become a tradition 
among gun lovers. 
The secret of that quality lies not in the mechani¬ 
cal equipment—though it includes the most 
highly perfected machinery known to the science 
of gun-making — but in the men who are re¬ 
sponsible for the finished product. 
Every Fox Gun is made by true craftsmen, 
whose task means infinitely more to them than a 
mere means of gaining a livelihood. Into the mak¬ 
ing of each Fox enters some part of the heart and 
soul of those who fashion it. Love of work, pride 
of reputation, and long years of experience guard 
the perfection of Fox Guns. 
The Fox catalogue will give you much helpful in¬ 
formation about the construction of high-grade shot 
guns. It illustrates and describes 12-, 16- and 20- 
gauge models. We shall be glad to send you a copy. 
A. H. FOX GUN COMPANY 
4674 N. 18th Street 
PHILADELPHIA 
the top limbs of a tree. They invari¬ 
ably fly downward with great speed. 
This is probably the most difficult shot 
encountered in the whole range of field 
shooting. In attempting a shot of this 
kind, it must be remembered that what 
takes place is the reverse of a rising- 
shot, except that the bird’s flight des¬ 
cribes more of an arc and he gets 
straightened out more quickly on a level 
course. The gun must be held well 
under, and the shot executed quickly. 
The ruffed grouse is probably the 
trickiest of upland birds and no two 
shots are ever exactly alike. 
Quail (Bob White) are more even in 
their tactics. They rise suddenly from 
the ground as does the grouse and fly 
evenly with little dodging. Here too, 
the gun must be held well above, and 
forward on crossing shots. After the 
bird has straightened out, however, 
and is above the eye level, the gun must 
be held well under and ahead. 
Woodcock usually bounce from the 
ground just ahead of the dog’s nose 
and rise suddenly to the height of the 
alders or birches of the cover; when 
above the thickest cover, they maintain 
a fairly straight line. It is essential 
to hold well over the bird and shoot 
quickly for once he has reached the top 
of his flight, he disappears rapidly into 
the cover. 
The flight of the Jack Snipe (Wil¬ 
son’s snipe) is said to resemble a cork¬ 
screw by some writers. It is really a 
series of zig-zags or long laps similar 
to the course taken by a sail boat tack¬ 
ing.” This flight is maintained for a 
short distance, and then the bird 
straightens out. By constant observa¬ 
tion and practice one gets to learn just 
when the turn will come, and he can 
bag his bird within a few yards of the 
flush. Some prefer to wait until the 
snipe has ceased his erratic course, but 
unless one is shooting a heavy gun, this 
! often does not happen until the bird is 
out of range. 
On stormy days in late autumn, snipe 
are apt to be “cranky.” They rise just 
within range and shots must be taken 
quickly. The shooter then must rely 
on snap judgment, and he is a good man 
who can make a presentable showing. 
The 
SUPER-FOX 
This newest Fox 
model is truly a super- 
gun It handles a 
heavier charge and has 
a longer range than 
any other American 
12-gauge gun, and is 
guaranteed to shoot an 
SOfo pattern —a mar¬ 
velous duckgun. Fully 
described in an inter¬ 
esting booklet, sent 
free at your request 
In writing to Advertisers mention Forest and Stream. 
It will identify you. 
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