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Light Loads For Kids

Posted on January 15, 2016 by bcbuck

Dear ‘Noid, hope all is well in Techland….. My son is 14, small for his age, and no athlete, but a terrific kid I’m very proud of. He’s been accompanying me to the range while I shoot trap and has … Continue reading →

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Beretta 391 Cycling Issue With Light Loads

Posted on March 25, 2014 by bcbuck

Name: Mike Comment: Beretta AL 391 Urika Teknys. I would appreciate your help in regards to slow cycling with light target loads. When I try to shoot trap doubles, it seems to take forever for the second shell to hit … Continue reading →

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Confused Yet?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by bcbuck

Oh Mighty Tecnoidalness! If 1-1/8 oz loads are so much better as you say, why do I get better scores from my O/U with one ounce loads? Show me the path to true happiness. Lift the scales from my eyes. … Continue reading →

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Light Loads

Posted on October 5, 2012 by bcbuck

Bruce, From time to time you get questions regarding 7/8 loads in a 12 gauge. Several popular writers such as Michael McIntosh and Les Grevy sing their praises from time to time. I shot them almost exclusively for about three … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Light Loads

Posted on May 30, 2012 by bcbuck

Technoid: Appearing on the web is the unrefuted comment, to wit: “Back in the old days of International Trap 1.25oz. loads were allowed and when they went to 1.125 oz. loads to lower the scores nothing happened. Then they went … Continue reading →

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