CZ’s Drake 28-Gauge O/U

| September 25, 2019

(Originally printed in Volume 34 Spring 2019) As I have made the transition to hunting after competing for a few years, I have found that there are a never-ending amount of lessons to be learned in the hunting game. My experiences with hunting deer and elk have not yet been successful, and as those seasons […]

Flex Hone – Improving Your Shotgun

| December 9, 2014

We have found that even a chrome barrel and chamber have problems with sticky shells or shell residue build up, even after cleaning. When you put 400-500 rounds through your shotgun in a three-day period this can cause minor difficulties and even affect accuracy. There is now an easy way to make your chamber, forcing […]

The Mighty .410 – Mossberg’s Model 500 Bantam

| December 29, 2013

“My sister and I alternated shooting throughout the day with my dad and grandfather backing us up from the other position. I was surprised at how easily I could shoot for the entire day with the .410. I consistently hit the clay birds, and as the day progressed, I felt as if my skill was improving. Most importantly, I did not feel sore or tired from the weight of the gun or its recoil.”

Electronic Digital Trigger Pull Gauge From Lyman

| November 29, 2009

By: Andy Fink A nice shooting accessory to have around the shop is a trigger pull gauge. Having an accurate gauge that is easy to use allows you to measure your trigger pull so that it can be adjusted to a specific setting. The best trigger pull for a specific gun may vary for each […]

SKB Shotguns – Kids Dig ‘Em

| March 4, 2009

By: Andy Fink The snow was falling in big flakes and the wind was blowing about 10 miles an hour as the young boy took his jacket off and tied it around his waist. Wearing jeans and a T-shirt, he came up to position one of the trap range. Everyone else had at least a […]

Smith & Wesson’s Elite Silver Grade I O/U Shotgun

| January 10, 2009

By: Steven Perry (Junior Writer  For Kids By Kids) My name is Steven Perry. I currently live in Nampa, Idaho. I am 14 years old and I have been hunting and shooting sporting clays now for about 4 and a half years. I shoot mostly with my parents Matt and Christy Perry almost every Sunday. […]

A Junior Girl Shoots The MGM Ironman

| December 29, 2008

By: Sarah Bowers (16 years old) (Junior Writer  For Kids By Kids) Last June, I had the opportunity to shoot the MGM Ironman 3-Gun Match in Parma, Idaho. Begun in 1999, the Ironman quickly became one of the toughest and most competitive matches in the nation. Eleven stages, each requiring the use of all three […]