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Power Factor Revised

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Patrick Sweeney

Today, there are two arrangements of pins on the tables, called their sets. There is the Major set and the Minor set.
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How to Practice Like Jerry Miculek

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Mas Ayoob

“Never keep count of your wins. If you get overconfident, it takes the fire out of you.”
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30 Years of Pin Shooting

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The Pin Shoot Staff

An Interview with Pin Shoot Founder Richard C. Davis
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Power Factor

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Patrick Sweeney

Hitting a pin with enough power will clear it off the table.
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Getting Started In Pin Shooting

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The first step is to do an online search and find pin shoots, and clubs that shoot pins, close enough to travel there.
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External Articles

Great articles written by our friends and family across the country.
Spotlight on a New Pin Shoot Champion

The 31st Pin Shoot was held at the Davis Range in Central Lake, Michigan June 8-13, 2024.

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Pin Shoot 2024 A Radical New Approach

The seven June days of The Pin Shoot in Central Lake, Michigan once again saw Springfield Armory as the main sponsor.

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PIN SHOOT #30 Lessons From The Match

When people compete on the firing line, there are lessons to be learned.

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AYOOB: The Prodigy in Competition

Take a look at the Prodigy's use in competition in this article from AYOOB.

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30!

I recently shot my favorite match, The Pin Shoot in Central Lake, Michigan.

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Pro Posts Podcast

This podcast from JP enterprises talks to industry experts from Pin Shoot and Lethal Forces.

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Prepping For A Pin Shoot

How do you practice for a pin shoot? Take a look at these preparation approaches.

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RPG Interviews Pin Shooter / Gun Smith Ned Christiansen.

We go to interview Ned Christiansen we met at The Pin Shoot in Central Lakes Michigan. Custom gunsmith also known for his bowling pin guns and custom compensators.

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Thomas Wolfe Was Only Partially Right

A few entries ago in this space, I wrote about my annual trip to The Pin Shoot in Central Lake, Michigan. I’ve spent a bit over 29 June weeks there since 1976, which may qualify me as one of The Summer People.

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The Pin Shoot Looms

I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you that what I consider the coolest of all shooting matches is coming up in June.

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Bowling With A Pistol

Of all the many enjoyable shooting sports there are, the game I’ve found the most fun is bowling pin shooting.

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Pin Shoot 2021, Part I

The Pin Shoot in Central Lake, Michigan is underway, with healthy attendance despite the ammo drought.

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Pin Shoot Retrospective

The Pin Shoot, my favorite match of the year, ended yesterday after a week of perfect weather. At any given time, the line of 27 three-tiered pin tables was well occupied.

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Gearing Up For The Coolest Shooting Match

I’m getting ready for my longtime favorite shooting match, The Pin Shoot in Central Lake, Michigan.

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Pin Shoot 2018

Evil Princess and I are still basking in the afterglow of several great days at Pin Shoot 2018 in Central Lake, Michigan

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Finishing Up

The Pin Shoot I’ve been talking about the last couple of entries is in the history books now.

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Shooters Reunion

As I write this, the last day of The Pin Shoot dawns.

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Blasting At A Blast From The Past

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Are Cops Warriors or Peace Officers?

I was a 20-something patrolman when I shot the Second Chance match for the first time.

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