Category Archives: Shotgun related

Dear Technoid, Since my last attempt to bring rational thought to the shotgun world was so gratefully disregarded I can but feel compelled to jump in again. I have this gut feeling that wad strippers and deformed shot are pretty … Continue reading →

Dear Mr. Gun, I’ve read with some interest your tracks on soaked autoloaders. What worries does the two-holer have? It seem to me the firearm industry does a great job on finishing the outside/visible parts of wood, but really spare … Continue reading →

Dear Technoid, Perhaps this frisky little question is worthy of the Volcano of Knowledge? Actually, a couple of questions: 1) Will smaller size shot, say #8 or 7-1/2, deform more or less than #4 shot, in example, affecting patterning adversely? … Continue reading →

Dear Technoid, You will be pleased to hear that I have finally got around to patterning my skeet gun. As usual this exercise raised more questions than it answered. Being somewhat stubborn however I am pressing on and hope you … Continue reading →

Dear Technoid, Would you explain the difference between compression-formed and Reifenhauser-type hulls and give a neophyte reloader criteria for selecting hulls for reloading. I’m shooting 12ga at sporting clays primarily but would be interested in small bore recommendations as well … Continue reading →