Very interesting topic.
A good friend of mine and multi award winning trap shooter having won everything more than once incl world champ and totally dominated his chosen discipline for a decade or two is in my opinion naturally gifted (also has good technique). I believe good technique can be...
I have had dozens of Beretta's over 30 plus years, i have had 2 std 10s and a dt10x. The eell is in a different league, it shares nothing with a std 10 other than the name. They handle totally differently and although the quality of a std 10 is exceptional the eell just oozes quality in both...
I am confused, you say you shot well in the past and was a very credible A and AA so with the greatest respect i am confused as to why you dont know we're the problem lies and why you think you need a coach. If you are good enough to have been AA then surely you know if gun fits or not...
Imo pattern testing is exactly that, poi / poa is best evaluated on a DTL type target were gun speed and other factors enter the equation. From my experience (40 yrs) poi / poa evaluation on a plate will mess your head in.... just my opinion of course
Andy are you on fb ?
Really good reloading group that i can add you on.
PS i dont think you can get the lee loadall in .410 cheapest way is using hand loading tools. There is a recent thread on the fb group for your exact questions.
Pm me if you like
I handled one a few weeks ago and i dont see what all the fuss is about it had a wooden end and a dangerous end and some stuff in between that i dont take any notice of anyway....everyone should just shoot a cheapo pump action couple hundred quid job done love it 🤣
I might be a great big thicko but if the shot is encapsulated in a cup wad then whatever the shot is made of (steel in the case of this debate) can't contact the barrell so whats the problem....apart from the fact that apparently steel doesnt kill as well....surely there must be a softer "model"...
Bleeding ell this thread went off the rails about 3 posts in....anyway my two peneth,,,,
steel isnt as effective as lead for killing stuff cleanly.
I dont accept the argument regarding health issues relating to the use of lead for shot.
As for BASC etc, i see this as a proactive move as they...