A Break in the Action
Our days are busy. Professional, family and personal obligations fill our schedules. You’re invited to take A Break in the Action of your day and escape to a place filled with sights of highly figured walnut and rich, vibrant case-color hardening. Intoxicating scents of wood smoke from a perfectly laid fire and spent shotshells fill the air. The only deals we broker are for new-to-us shotguns and our only appointments are for chilly mornings and impatient bird dogs. Here, our currency is memories and we consider ourselves wealthy.
The goal here is simple, to provide a place to escape, a place to learn, a place to reminisce, and a place to relax - be it through our podcast or social sites. Our focus will reliably be on vintage and modern shotguns, best-in-quality gear, accessories, and experiences that complement the sporting lifestyle.
Our days are busy… take A Break in the Action.
Episodes
59 episodes
CÆSAR GUERINI with Wes Lang
My guest today is Wes Lang, President of Caesar Guerini. I am excited to bring you this fascinating story of Wes’s background, some of his philosophy, and ultimately what led to the creation of such an impactful and popular brand.<...
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1:33:00
Wild Game: From Field Care to Flavors with Hank Shaw
Hank is a great ambassador for wild food and his books serve as a good reminder that from field care to flavor, cooking wild game can be just as thoughtful, meaningful, and rewarding as the pursuit itself. If you haven't already, check...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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52:31
Buying Shotguns at Auction
You may have heard me mention Guyette and Deeter as a sponsor throughout the year. Today, I am joined by Jon Deeter and Josh Loewensteiner to guide us through the auction buying and selling process. We’ll learn how they settle on lots that w...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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51:36
Shotgun Stories VI: Will Primos
Will Primos is an icon in the outdoors industry, but as you’ll hear, it didn’t come without a massive amount of hard work, focus, and a solid work ethic. Will did more than build a brand - he educated, outfitted, and entertained. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:00:49
Modern Side by Side Buyers Guide (and I bought a new gun - actually, two!)
Whether you’re new to bird hunting or have been chasing birds for decades, there’s no denying the timeless appeal of a side-by-side shotgun. This episode covers six of what I believe are the most interesting, mid-priced, modern side-by...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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45:14
Shotgunning and a Secret Bunker at The Greenbrier Resort
We are right at the front edge of summer, and whether you’ve already got your summer travel plans set or are looking for a new idea, I think you will like this episode. This is now the third time that I have brought you a destination w...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:01:55
On Location: The 2025 Southern Side by Side
I am excited to be outside of my home studio for this episode. A few weeks back, we heard all about the Southern Side by Side at Deep River Sporting Clays in Sanford, NC. I am hoping that you made it a point to be there - if not, yo...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:16:09
A Guide to the Gauges
A listener requested an episode about the origins of common shotshell gauges, and I thought it was a fantastic idea. However, did you know that there are also several lost gauges? In this episode, we will explore the shotshell gauges we are fam...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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44:36
Shotgun Stories V: Reid Bryant
This next installment in our Shotgun Stories series features Reid Bryant. Reid is the director of wingshooting services at Orvis and hosts the Orvis Hunting and Shooting podcast. He has contributed numerous articles to popular magazines s...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:17:52
The 26th annual Southern Side by Side Championship and Exhibition - you need to be there!
The Southern Side by Side Championship and Exhibition is undoubtedly a must-attend event for shotgun enthusiasts. Now entering its 26th year, this event has become not just a regional but a national success. In this episode, I am joined by Bill...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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59:02
Shooting driven and walked-up birds in England
It has been a dream of mine to shoot driven birds in the UK for years. Last year, I checked that off the bucket list (twice actually)! In this episode I recount my December visit to the wonderful Branches Park Estate in Suffolk, Eng...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:02:13
A history of Beretta SO shotguns + introduction to Beretta's Shotgun of the Year
Beretta first released their over and under shotgun design in 1933 named in the catalog as Mod. S1 Fucile da Caccia Sovrapposta. Sovrapposta is Italian for "overlapped" and refers to the barrel arrangement, think over/under or superpos...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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58:39
An exciting and unique shotgun announcement with Rich Cole
Rich Cole joins me to announce a unique new shotgun project!Rich Cole is a key figure in fine shotguns and precision gunsmithing. From his early days at Beretta to establishing himself as an authority in the field, Rich has devot...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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48:38
Shotgun Stories IV: Jonny Carter
In this episode, we get to know popular YouTuber Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors. I've known Jonny for a few years now. I am an enormous fan of his content, where he shares information about shotguns and shooting in an approachable, infor...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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1:20:09
MacNab Challenge
John Buchan’s 1925 adventure novel, John MacNab is the story of three friends who have lost the zest for life. They hatch a plan to, under the collective pen name of 'John Macnab', write three landowning neighbors informing them of their ...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:00:35
London Best: Holland and Holland
We are further exploring best guns in this episode and today we highlight Holland and Holland, where craftsmanship, heritage, and passion come together to create some of the finest shotguns and rifles in the world. In this episode, we’ll exp...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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52:56
Anthony Matarese Jr and Will Primos discuss their new book 'Straight Shooting for Hunters'
Anthony, one of the world's best competitive shooters, and Will, one of the most famous hunters in the US share their secrets to finding more success in the field. Straight Shooting for Hunters is a comprehensive reference for hunters...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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56:20
Dove hunting at Hollywood Farms and review of the Rizzini Venus
By far what I love and look forward to the most when dove season comes in is the time in the field that I spend with my dad, my daughters, my wife, and good friends. We hunt near and often. It’s an informal affair and each hunter ca...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:07:44
London Best: James Purdey and Sons
How do we define a BEST shotgun maker? Obviously, they need to be capable of producing best guns but the definition doesn’t stop there… They need to only produce best guns. Their lineup of models shouldn't include entry level ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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56:46
Shotguns, sporting clays and steaks at Nemacolin Resort
There is a place in the Allegheny Mountains outside of Pittsburgh that began as a private grouse hunting and fishing retreat but over the past 35+ years has transformed into a world-class resort. Nemacolin Resort has a list of activities ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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38:27
Shotgun Stories III: Larry Potterfield
This next installment of Shotgun Stories is a very special one. I knew Larry Potterfield was a 'gun guy' but was delighted to discover how deep his appreciation for shotguns and wing-shooting was. In this episode we learn about the...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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54:45
A weekend with Griffin and Howe at the Hudson Farm Club + Longthorne Victory Sporter shooting review
This feature episode begins by tracing the company's origin and its nearly 50-year association with Abercrombie & Fitch. The Griffin and Howe company's story didn't end with the closure of A&F - instead, it allowed them to add vol...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:35:10
Shotgun Stories II: Dania Vizzi
My guest today is champion skeet shooter, Dania Vizzi. In just a few weeks, she will represent the United States Olympic shooting team in Paris. Shooting sports of one variety or another have been part of almost every Summer Olym...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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35:56
Beretta DT11: A six month review + recap of our listener's event
The Beretta DT11 is a serious, built-for-purpose competition shotgun. In this episode, we will look at its features and heritage and I share my DT11L shooting experiences now six months in. In the second half of this episode, we wi...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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30:52