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Articles from February/March '08 Issue

(Journal no.34)

NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007
Michael Brunton & Steve Fischer report from San Antonio
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Each issue, our panel of experts, gunsmith Bob James, ballistic expert Tim Woodhouse and coach Will Fennel will answer your questions
GUN TEST
Browning Golden Clays Sporting
IN CONVERSATION
Derek Moore talks with Dan Carlisle
NATIONAL NEWBIES
Tom Thompson reviews his first trip to the Nationals in San Antonio
...THE HOME OF PERAZZI - BOTTICINO MATTINA
Don Brunt visits Perazzi in Italy
THINK INSIDE THE BOX
Dave Holmes gives some instruction
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Publisher Michael Brunton congratulates all the winners in this year's National Championships

Articles from December/January '07/8 Issue

(Journal no.33)

LEWIS MCMURRAN TAKES ZONE 2 HONORS
Derek Moore reports from M&M Sporting Clays, New Jersey
RICK CAMUGLIA WINS NATIONAL FITASC CHAMPIONSHIP
Steve Fischer reports from Claythorne Lodge, Kansas
GUN TEST
Tom Ceretto profiles the Lanber 2097 Sporting Lux
KRUGER CLASSIC
Tom Thompson reports from Grand Kankakee in Northern Indiana
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Michael Brunton makes comment on Big Blasts
FROM MANUAL TO AUTO
Tom Thompson looks at the problems for small sporting clubs that are planning the limited transition from manual to fully automatic traps.
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE - with the WOW factor
Ground owners would do well to remember the name - iClays. It is a newly developed sporting clay registration, marketibg, management and scoring system entirely internet based.

Articles from October/November '07 Issue

(Journal no.32)

$10,000 PAY DAY!
Steve Fischer reports from the second annual Pawling Mountain invitational - a charity event for our servicemen and families.
THE ALL-AMERICAN SPORTING AND WORLD FITASC CHALLENGE
WOW! says Steve Fischer
GUN TEST
Tom Ceretto reviews the Winchester 101
OHIO CUP
Tom Ceretto reports from Mad River Sportsman's Cup
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Michael Brunton comments on the World FITASC championships in Prague.
ROLL 'EM!
Dave Holmes returns to the video to improve gun mount and shooting technique.
US OPEN
Steve Fischer reports from the 2007 US Open

Articles from June/July '07 Issue

(Journal no.30)

TEAM SELECTION
Everything you wanted to know about...collecting all American points! Making it to the All-American team! ...Getting on to Team USA!
BLASER UP CLOSE
Steve Fischer reviews what's new from Germany
EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIP
Tom Thompson reports from Hunters Pointe
MARDI GRAS OPEN
Report by Steve Fischer
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Sporting Standards...Whether it relates to personal behavious, dress, product or manufacturing, 'Standards' are critical to the ongoing success of our sport
MIND GAMES - THE MASTERY CURVE CORRECTION PHENOMENON
It is the third day of a major competition and John is confused and frustrated as he looks at his scores on the leader board. He shot the best scores of his life on the first two days. He tried his best not to change a thing today but his performance on day three is one of the lowest scores he has ever posted. What is going on? Lanny Bassham investigates
SO YOU WANT TO BUY A SPORTER?
Part 2 in a series of articles by Alan Rhone
GUN TEST
Tom Ceretto tests the Zoli Ambassador 20 gauge.

Articles from April/May '07 Issue

(Journal no.29)

GUN TEST - AL391 TEKNYS GOLD TARGET
Tom Ceretto puts this 'Universal' shotgun through it's paces
THE BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION
...Presents the All American Sporting championship and World FITASC Challenge
SO YOU WANT TO BUY A SPORTER?
Part 1 of a series by Alan Rhone
CAESAR'S PALACE
Don Brunt visits the Caesar Guerini factory in Italy to find out what it is that is making the brand such a winner in the US market.
LUCIANO BOSIS
Richard Rawlingson discovers that not all fine Italian guns originate in the Val Trompia
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
The best all around shotgunner in the world is…Michael Brunton, Publisher, debates.
SEMINOLE CUP
Shoot Report from Wendell Cherry's victory
SHOOTING GUN DOWN
This series of instructional articles for mid-class and club shooters identifies the most missed targets, why and how to improve your scores.

Articles from February/March '07 Issue

(Journal no.28)

HISTORY OF KRIEGHOFF
Tom Ceretto traces the company's history and reviews the diminutive K20.
LONG CROSSERS
This series of instructional articles for mid-class and club shooters identifies the most missed targets, why and how to improve your scores.
NU-LINE GUNS
Steve Fischer find a gold mine of obsolete gun parts.
MIND GAMES - PART 2
In part one we looked at the first two periods of a competitor's year called reflection and evaluation. In this issue we continues with conditioning and competition.
ST. LOUIS BOUND!
Steve Fischer visits Browning Arms Company.
SOVIET STAR
Richard Rawlingson looks at the extraordinary success of a cold war relic.
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
Christmas has been and gone and thoughts turn to the new sporting clays season. If your personal perormance this year isn't up to your expectations, don't rely on excuses or start complaining - no one is listening!

Articles from November/December '06 Issue

(Journal no.27)

SHOWDOWN IN SAN ANTONIO!
Steve Fischer reports from the 2006 National Sporting Clays Championship
GUN TEST
Tom Ceretto reviews the Benelli Sport II 20G and the new 12G Franchi Renaissance Sporting
HOW PASSIONATE IS YOUR GUNMAKER?
Ed Arrighi gives a profile of one of the most passionate and personal of gunmakers, Renato Gamba
MIND GAMES
Lanny Bassham discusses reflection and evaluation
RECOVERING FROM ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY
Spencer Tomb discusses this increasingly common shotgunner's surgery.
THE ROSE HILL CHALLENGE
One of the year's last, and one of the best, says Steve Fischer.
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
This issue Publisher Michael Brunton discusses rotator cuff surgery and the NSCA Nationals

Articles from September/October '06 Issue

(Journal no.26)

THE MOST MISSED TARGETS
This series of instruction articles for mid-class and club shooters identifies the most missed targets, why and how to improve your scores.
WORLD SPORTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Michael Brunton reports from the Somerley Estate in England
SHELLS & SHOT STRING
Larry Nailon discusses in this issue's Ballistic Comment
WORLD FITASC CHAMPIONSHIP
Steve Fischer reports from this year's championship
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
Publisher Michael Brunton discusses why the big competitions have had declining entries this season.

Articles from July/August '06 Issue

(Journal no.25)

A LOOK AT RECOIL
by Larry Nailon
GUN TEST
This month it's the Beretta 687EEL Diamond Pigeon
MODERN CLASSICS - THE BERTUZZI BROTHERS
No it's not a circus act, but one ot Italy's quirkiest gun makers. Richard Rawlingson looks at some more modern classics.
THE US OPEN
It doesn't get much better than this, says Steve Fischer - report from Claythorne Lodge.
THE MOST MISSED TARGETS
Instuction from Roger Hill, a member of the UK-based institute of Clay Shooting Instructors and owner of Pro Coach Shooting School, Essex England.
CLUB CALL
Tom Thompson reviews Elk Creek Hunt Club
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
Mid-season each year the debate surrounding target difficulty at big blasts becomes a hot topic of discussion. Is there an answer - or is it a case of competitors needing to better manage their expectations?

Articles from May/June '06 Issue

(Journal no.24)

GUN TEST - CAESAR GUERINI MAXUM
A handsome gun built to exacting standards says Tom Ceretto
NEW KID IN TOWN
Richard Rawlingson travels to Germany to see the new Blaser F3 in production
1OZ LOADS
Why do some 1oz loads pattern more tightly than others with the same degree of choke? by Tim Woodhouse
MEADOWS CLASSIC
Bill McGuire and George Digweed take the top honors - report by Michael Brunton
CLUB CALL
Last issue Steve Fischer told you how to shoot teal and rabbits. This month he looks at chandelles and crossers.
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
Michael Brunton says that gun set-up is critical to maximizing your potential

Articles from March/April '06 Issue

(Journal no.23)

SHOTGUN PERFORMANCE - BALLISTIC COMMENT
Larry Nailon discusses the merits of cones and after-market chokes
HALL OF FAME
Tom Thompson visits the NSCA Hall of Fame in San Antonio
MASTERCLASS - SPORTING'S TOUGHEST TARGETS
Steve Fischer tells you how to hit them, starting with Teals and Rabbits
ZOLI COME TO THE USA
Don Brunt reports on the Italian gunmaker's entry into the US market
CLUB CALL
Derek Moore reviews The Homestead Shooting Club
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
Michael Brunton highlights the massive growth in online shopping, and reinforces the importance of youth in shooting

Articles from January/February '06 Issue

(Journal no.22)

COLLECTOR'S CORNER - Holloway & Naughton
Richard Rawlingson looks at the rebirth of a Classic English gunmaker
GUN TEST
Tom Cerreto put the Browning Citori XS Special through its paces
HERE WE GO AGAIN
The 2006 season gets under way with four Big Blasts previewed by Michael Brunton and Steve Fischer
MASTERCLASS
Richard Faulds, current World and European FITASC champion tells you how to tackle a classic Sporting presentation
SHOOTING EXTRAVAGANZA!
A profile of ClayStar Entertainment Inc., set up to raise the profile of competitive shooting through the media
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
Michael Brunton reflects on the achievements of 2006 and helps set goals for the new 2006 season
GUN FIT
The smallest change in gun fit can lead to inconsistency, says Michael Brunton

Articles from November/December '05 Issue

(Journal no.21)

ONE TO ONE - ASHLEIGH HAFLEY
This month profiles the successes of the 18 year old
ASK ALAN - GRIPPING QUESTIONS
Alan Rhone answers your questions about the subtleties of gun grip
MODEL 110 COMPETITION
Tom Ceretto checks out Remington's latest introduction
SHOOT REPORT - SIZZLING IN SAN ANTONIO
Steve Fischer reports from the NSCA National Championship in San Antonio
LIGHT LOADS - 'LIGHT FANTASTIC'
Tom Woods ponders why light loads work so well
PUBLISHERS COMMENT
Michael Brunton congratulates Bobby Fowler Jr. on his victory and delivers the latest news on the 3rd leg of the Triple Classic at The Meadows

Articles from September/October '05 Issue

(Journal no.20 )

FAULDS ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Michael Brunton and Richard Rawlingson report from the World FITASC Championship at Southern Counties Shooting Ground in England.
JUNIOR NATIONALS
Connie McElroy reports from the first annual NSCA junior national championship held in San Antonio, Texas.
THE 2005 NATIONAL FITASC CHAMPIONSHIP
Steve Fischer reports from Caribou Gun Club in LeSeuer, Minnesota.
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT - MODEL OF CONSISTENCY
No nation loves a hero more than America, says Michael Brunton
2005 UK US MASTERS
Targets with an 'English' flavor, and Minnesota hospitality! A report by Steve Fischer
WINGS & THINGS
Ed Arrighi reports on the World Helice Championship in Portugal

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Articles from July/August '05 Issue

(Journal no.19)

BLASER F3
A report from Steve Fischer on the new entry to the market from Germany
GIRL TALK - LINDA JOY
In conversation with Linda Joy
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Mike Brunton reviews the first leg of the Triple Classic in England. Next stop, Fox Lodge, Russia, then Meadows, Georgia in 2006
RIO GRANDE
Richard Rawlingson visits Spain and finds things on a much larger scale than anticipated.
GUN TEST - SPARTAN BY REMINGTON
Tom Ceretto checks out the SPR310S Sporting
TRIPLE CLASSIC AT HIGHCLERE - SHOOT REPORT
Michael Brunton reports from Highclere Castle, England on the first leg of the World Series.

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Articles from May/June '05 Issue

(Journal no.18)

60 YEARS OF RIBS, REPAIRS AND SERVICE
A report from Simmons Gun Repair by Steve Fischer
THE ANGLEPORT OPEN
Report from Pirate Lanford from Elm Fork Shooting Park
GUN TEST
This month its the Beretta UGB25 Xcel
BIG SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES
Connie McElroy reports from Mid-March Atlanta Sporting Clays event
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT - ITS THE MEADOWS!
Following the first two legs of the Triple Classic World Series in the UK and Russia, the third leg will be held at the Meadow, in Georgia, on 9th - 12th March 2006, Says Michael Brunton
THE BEST GUNMAKER YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF!
Richard Rawlingson looks at Miroku and its largely unsung influence on the American shotgun scene

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Articles from Mar/Apr '05 Issue

(Journal no.17)

SPORTING COACH - ANALYZE...THEN CURE
Richard Rawlingson talks with Stephen Nutbeam who explains that a coaching and development plan needs to be based on a careful assessment of current ability.
MASTERING THE MINI
Richard Rawlingson says you should stay calm when shooting the smallest clay target of them all.
GUN TEST
This month its the Benelli Supersport
THE RHINO RALLY
Steve Fischer reports on a new championship in Florida
SEMINOLE CUP
Michael Brunton reports from Quail Creek, Florida
SIGHT FOR SORE EYES
Richard Rawlingson looks at eye dominance and why it might not be reliable
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Something gets nearer to becoming a habit every time it's repeated. Routines are habits - some are good and some are bad says Michael Brunton.

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Articles from Jan/Feb '05 Issue

(Journal no.16)

AN EXCITING CHANGE OF PACE
Steve Fischer tries Bunker Trap
THE DARKER SIDE OF SHOOTING
Steve Fischer looks at some of the sinister effects shooting can have on your health
GUN TEST
Richard Rawlingson investigates the Krieghoff K-80 and the reprise of the ULM
SIDE LOCKS, BOXLOCKS and OTHER LOCKS
Richard Rawlingson looks at the development of shotgun locks over the years
WHAT GOES UP...MUST COME DOWN
Richard Rawlingson looks at techniques for dropping targets
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Motivation is the key to maintaining your shooting ability in and out of the shooting season, says Michael Brunton

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Articles from Nov/Dec '04 Issue

(Journal no.15)

ATTRACTING ATTENTION
Tom Thompson looks at how the smaller shooting clubs attract the attention of shooters
BIGGER AND BETTER!
Steve Fischer reports from the 2004 NSCA Nationals
PATTERN TESTING
Chris King checks out the next generation of pattern performance testing
GUN TEST
Richard Rawlingson investigates the Kemen Peregrine 34" Sporter
ROSE HILL CHALLENGE
Steve Fischer reports from the Rose Hill Challenge - a firm Fall favorite
PUBLISHER'S COMMENT
Mike Brunton looks at Veteran Power - next season we will all be a year older, and for some that means competing in the Veteran concurrent for the first time!

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Articles from Sept/Oct '04 Issue

(Journal no.14)

BIG KAHUNA
Tom Thompson reports from Elk Creek Hunt Club where Tom Mack claimed top prize
HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER
Richard Rawlingson looks at how gun manufacturers have come up with many different solutions to one basic problem
OLYMPIAN STUDENT
A world class athlete takes up the sporting clays challenge
GUN TEST
Richard Rawlingson investigates the Winchester Select Energy
THE UK-US MASTERS
FITASC at it's best, says Steve Fischer

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Articles from July-August'04 Issue

(Journal no.13)

A SIZZLER IN HOUSTON
Steve Fischer reports from the 2004 US Open
CYNERGY!
Richard Rawlingson looks the new Browning Over & Under
HOW LONG IS ENOUGH?
Richard Rawlingson looks at the trend for ever longer barrels
SECOND HAND AUTO LOADERS
Steve Fischer tells you what to look for!
SHOOTERS JOURNAL
'What I did this Summer (part 1)' by Steve Fischer
WORLD COMPAK
A brand new game for US shooters

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