Recent content by Alan Surry

Quite possibly.  But I did well in physics and I haven’t forgotten his wise words. 

Thank you everyone who took the time to reply and for the sound advice.  I must admit to being surprised at Jan’s comment regarding differing chokes from different manufacturers, but the answers all make sense.  I’m still very much at the novice end of the spectrum, so I’m not getting too...

I’m fairly new this game, but I have experience with guns going back to my childhood in the 70s shooting air rifles and .22 rimfire and competition shooting in the army.  My understanding is that longer barrels equal better accuracy for a number of reasons that we’re all probably familiar with...

My old physics teacher had a saying which always preceded in some unfortunate kid getting the cane. “There is no such thing as an accident.  It’s either an act of God or negligence”.  There was only one kid who pulled the “Act of God” line and he got caned so hard we all learnt not to f*** up...

Thanks for all the replies, the advice is much appreciated. 

I’m fairly new to clay shooting.  My first gun is a  Franchi Alicione O/U that I’m getting on Ok with, but my shooting partner finds the recoil a bit harsh and is getting less keen on shooting.  I want to encourage her to keep coming with me, so I found myself buying a nearly new 24” Hatsan...

I’m fairly new to clay shooting.  My first gun is a  Franchi Alicione O/U that I’m getting on Ok with, but my shooting partner finds the recoil a bit harsh and is getting less keen on shooting.  I want to encourage her to keep coming with me, so I found myself buying a nearly new 24” Hatsan...

Hi.  Thanks for the add.  I’m fairly new to clay shooting.  I’m sure I’m going to ask the same questions all the newbies ask, so bear with me. Cheers.