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60 Seconds With Anthony Materese, Jr.

60 Seconds With Anthony Materese, Jr.

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60 Seconds

60 Seconds With Anthony Matarese, Jr.

 


‍July 31, 2026

 

The gun and the bird must hold together, and you must get a good feel for the bird before you can finish the shot. Spend a little time moving with the bird after the gun reaches your face and the gun and bird are connected. Work to lock your eye on the target as you finish the shot.

 

This tip came from the book “Straight Shooting – A World Champion’s Guide to Shotgunning” by Anthony Matarese, Jr. with Kerry Luft. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/2edj32ns

  

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The Fausti Caledon

The entry level over-and-under, the Caledon represents the entry model into the Fausti world, the ideal choice for those looking for reliability and careful construction combined with sober elegance in a shotgun.

The chrome-finished receiver presents a clear but soft contrast between the smooth part and the laser-engraved part with traditional acanthus leaf motifs reported in light and shade, enriched on the chest by a golden partridge in flight, as well as in gold stands the logo on the deep black of the top lever and on the trigger guard.

The silver of the receiver marries with the flames of the woods, made of walnut, subjected to the Wood Laser Grain treatment for an aesthetic result worthy of higher-level shotguns.

It is available in 5 gauges, from 12 to .410, with a dedicated action frame up to 28, a solution that guarantees greater elegance, better ballistic performance and greater ease of use given by the lower weight and greater balance. The box lock action is accompanied by a selective single trigger with clear and fast clicks.

Like the other Fausti over-and-under shotguns, the Caledon also boasts components machined from solid and above all the exclusive Four Locks system: four lugs that work together to create an unbreakable lock. Such a lock allows you to fire thousands of shots without any problems, even with the most potent ammunition, and improve accuracy. Indeed, it opposes the forces that would tend to move the barrels along the vertical and horizontal axes of the receiver at the moment of firing.

For this purpose, a second pair of lugs inside the receiver’s sides support the usual one carved into the monobloc of the barrels, ensuring even lateral closure and a perfect mechanical seal. These shotguns guarantee higher reliability and durability, even when subjected to intense and prolonged use on shooting competition, in special hunts such as duck or drive hunts.

The wide range of choice in barrel size and interchangeable chokes allow you to have the shotgun that best meets your needs.

The look, handling and quality of the 100% Made in Italy Caledon make it the best choice of shotgun in its class.

PRICE: (12/20 gauge) $2,637.00  --  (28/.410 gauge) $3,390.00

Full details at https://www.shotgunlife.com/go/0fmi


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