Story Archive
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2009
September
The Common
Single-Shot Shotgun
by Jerry Thoms
A practical, versatile, inexpensive firearm for an introduction to shotgunning, hunting or collecting.
October
Goose Guns
by L.P. Brezny
Modern designs for taking honkers.
November
Bushings vs.
Universal Charge Bar
by Jeff Meloy
Is one better than the other?
December
The Snipe — America’s Forgotten Gamebird
by Mel & Sandy Toponce
A most challenging quarry.
2010
January
Choke Choices
Made Simple
by Jarrod Spilger
Deciding which to use when.
February
In Defense Of
Swing-Through
by Stuart L. Lucas, Photos by Johnny Cantu
An often-ignored technique.
March
Breaking Point:
The Gil & Vicki Ash Shooting System
by L.P. Brezny
Gil & Vicki Ash help you find the sweet spot.
April
Shotguns For
Home Defense
by L.P. Brezny
Be informed and prepared.
May
A Dynamic Approach To Sporting Clays
by Anthony I. Matarese, Jr.
Tips from a top pro for improving your game.
June
The Successful Gun Club:
Dan Mitchell’s Passion
Story and photos by Suzanne Marx
Dan Mitchell’s tips for a better–run club.
July
Briley High–Tech Shootout
by Johnny Cantu
Hear ye, hear ye — new voice–release systems.
August
Chronographing Basics
by L.P. Brezny
How it works and who needs it.
September
Birds Of The Yucatan
by Jon Wongrey
Mexico’s best teal and bobwhite hunting.
October
Do I Need A Backup Gun?
by D.J. Phillips
Yes, if you’re serious about competing.
November
The Perfect Course
by Mike McAlpine
Advice for target setters on sporting courses.
December
50 Gifts To Improve Your Shooting Experience
by Phil Ross
Save time and reduce frustration with these great tips.
2011
January
Deer Hunting
With A Shotgun
by Ed Clapper
Ed goes slug–hunting for the first time.
February
Look Who’s Talking
by Connie Mako Miller
Trap’s Stacy Bringelson.
March
Stop Struggling On Handicap & Doubles
by Frank Neumayer
Improve at Handicap and overcome Doubles’ intimidation.
April
Bare Bones Setups
For Ducks
by Mark Fike
Make the most of a little.
May
Insuring Your Shotguns
by Jerry Thoms
Do you have adequate coverage for your firearms?
June
Learn From The Best
by Robert R. Comal
New trap DVDs from Leo Harrison & new “Shooting Sporting Clays” book.
July
Trigger Control
by Phil Ross
The benefits of dynamic timing.
August
Is Your Stock
The Right Length?
Story & Photos by Johnny Cantu
Too long or too short… or just right.
September
Muller Chokes
Review & Photos by Johnny Cantu
Radically new lightweight choke system.
October
Look Who’s Talking
by Connie Mako Miller
Skeet’s John Herkowitz.
November
50 Tips For Shooters
by Phil Ross
Suggestions to save time and score better.
December
Learn From The Best
by Robert R. Comal
New DVD from Anthony Matarese, Jr. and revised “With Winning In Mind” book.
2012
January
Vision & Aging
by Todd Bender, Photos by Johnny Cantu
How to adapt and stay on top of your game.
February
2011 NSCA Nationals
by Johnny Cantu
Sporting clays’ best compete with high honors.
March
Learn From The Best
by Robert R. Comal
Chris Batha’s Breaking Clays & Paul Giambrone III’s new skeet DVD.
April
Turkey Loads:
Not Just For Turkeys
by Stephen D. Carpenteri
Try ’em on some other game.
May
Shooting The Towers
by Mike McAlpine
Do the tower shots make you tremble?
June
Vintage Skeet
by Ron Jones
A grand old game for classic American games.
July
Game On!
by Mike McAlpine
Popular variations on the games of clay.
August
Trapshooting In The Wind
by Phil Ross
Learn to overcome this weather challenge.
September
Challenging Targets
by Mike McAlpine
Sporting clays’ quartering, Chandelle & Rabbit.
October
Developing Muscle Memory Without Firing A Shot
by Johnny Cantu
Repetition is the key… and now it’s easier.
November
Learn From The Best
by Robert R. Comal
Chris Batha’s “Instinctive Shot” book & Don Currie’s “Focus–Movement–Faith” DVD.
December
Over/Under vs.
Side–by–Side
by Thomas Buck
Which design is superior?
2013
January
Sporting World
Loses A Legend
by Johnny Cantu
We give tribute to Daniele Perazzi.
February
A Winning Three Of A Kind
by L.P. Brezny
An SX–3 can make for a great hunt.
March
Pattern Analysis For Busy Sportsmen
by Ron Jones
Why spend an entire day studying patterns.
April
Learn From The Best
by Robert R. Comal
Giambrone’s new DVD “The Mental Game & Skeet Doubles” reviewed.