Pattern Percentage I was just looking at pictures of some of the young shooters I've had the privilege of helping learn the shotgun sports. I have a "Rogues' Gallery" in my shop where I have these pictures, so I see them often. During the time I worked with them and others, we developed methods that have helped most of my students learn more about shotgun sports. One of these methods is simple and obvious if you just think about it. I explain to students that the shot pattern as it comes out of the muzzle is the diameter of the inner barrel and the further it moves away from … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hints: Persistence and Determination
Persistence and Determination Recently I was reading one of the periodicals I get, and found a quote credited to Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States of America. It read: "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not. Un-rewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." I believe this quote to be mostly accurate, but it fails to state that … [Read more...]
