shotgun tips

***Pattern your shotgun in differing weather conditions. High temperatures, humidity and wind can affect how your shotgun shoots.
***Wind can greatly affect your shotgun's point-of-impact. In high winds, it may be necessary to hold off the target to allow shot to drift into your target. Practice shooting in high winds.

***Shoting into a wind can also affect patterns, as it slows shot and can cause premature spreading of the shot column.

Photos by Dick

HOW TO BUILD A SHOOTING BENCH

Start with three persons who all claim a little bit of knowledge on the subject: for example,
John Nicholas, Dick Klinzing and Bill Hammond. Note: If you do this project in January with
the temp at 30 below zero, find a warm work area.

FIRST: Give a lot of thought to project, like do we really want to try this.

SECOND: Study the work plans.

THIRD: Measure, measure and re-measure.

FOURTH: Cut "with supervision."

FIFTH: By George, I think this could work.

If shooters are happy with this model bench, additional benches will be made this coming fall.

Photos by Dick

January 2010 local gun shows

Jan 9&10 Military Show, West St. Paul Armory, 1346 S. Robert Street, West St. Paul
Jan 16&17 Mayo Civic Center, Minnesota Weapons Collectors, Rochester, 612-721-8976
Jan 23&24 Duluth Convention Center, Duluth
Jan 30&31 Convention Center, Minnesota Weapons Collectors, Minneapolis, 612-721-8976

Shows can be cancelled without notice. Check ahead of time.

local fishing

Photos by Blomberg & Sons

Both fish were caught on the same local lake. Top Northern weight was 14 1/8 lb and was 40 inches in length. The bottom Northern went at 18 lbs and was 42 inches in length. Ice fishing can be good.