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Long Cones For Sub-Gauge

Posted on April 9, 2020 by

Dear Bruce, To a user and advocate of the beloved sub-gauge I pose this question: Have you had any experience with lengthened forcing cones in this gauge? It seems to make sense that with such a relatively long shot column … Continue reading →

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Better Screw Chokes?

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

Dear Bruce, What are your thoughts on who makes the “best” chokes tubes? Does choke tube porting have any effects besides draining my check book? What are spreader or jug chokes? Who will make chokes that “match” the bore of … Continue reading →

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Beretta SxS Repair

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

  Dear Bruce, have an older Beretta 16ga. side-by-side silverhawk. It’s a great gun to shoot, but recently the strip of metal between the two barrels on the bottom has started to come loose. This presents a problem because part … Continue reading →

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Casting A Trap Stock

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

Dear Bruce, I have a beretta 682 trap gun. I wish to bend the stock. What is considered the best way to obtain the correct amount off cast without harming the stock? David Dear David, Although I am many things … Continue reading →

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Proper Gun Closing Technique

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

Dear Bruce, Do you have a strong (or, weak will do) opinion on the proper way to close a double gun action – hold back the top lever vs. “snapping” it shut and letting the gun mechanics take care of … Continue reading →

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Rich Cole-San Antonio #2

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Rich Cole-San Antonio #1

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