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Hillis Tells a Bear Story at Independence Shooting Demo
Remington rep W. A. Hillis of Portland demonstrated rifle and shotgun accuracy to Independence sportsmen. He fired rapid sequences, showed air and disk targets, and recounted a bear hunt in Alaska with D. W. King. Hillis described shooting a grizzly and retrieving a cave den bear, with photos taken at the scene.
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