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Why does the relish glow - sometimes green, sometimes blue - in Chicago?

I shoot the occasional L Match because it’s an ego booster. You get higher scores and I like that!

By the time summer is over, I’m expecting this to grow by 50%.

Do you ever ask questions like these?

• When did I last replace the recoil spring in the wad gun and does it run best with 11 or 12 pounds for my current load?
• How long have I had this S&W Model 41 and what did I pay for it new? And when did I get the shorter barrel that I now prefer?
• How long has it been since I gave the ball gun a complete tear down and cleaning?
• My backup 22 (a Ruger Mk III,Volquartsen trigger) looks clean but have I fouled the barrel yet?

In the past, I’ve jotted notes in my shooting log that would let me figure these things out. But since it’s one book for many guns, finding some detail about a specific firearm means a lot of page flipping. And, if the detail doesn’t jump out, does that mean I missed it or did I just forget to put it in there in the first place?

• Image by audreyjm529, http://www.flickr.com/photos/98799884@N00/234899257, Creative Commons license

But First

1. Learn what to do;
2. Have a good teacher;
3. Get good equipment;
4. Practice on a grassy slope; and
5. Always check the weather.

Being the best in your country is not enough.

Ok, Ok, I know. You’re sick of hearing about yet another miracle gun cleaning, lubing and rust preventing product.