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...]