Tom Roster

Tom is an independent ballistics consultant and author specializing in the design and testing of shotshells. He is a court-recognized shotshell/ shotgun expert witness with patents on shotshell components, especially for nontoxic shot. Tom was formerly the Ballistics Research Director at the Oregon Institute of Technology and then served as a Ballistics Specialist for the Dept. of the Interior.

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Science & Steel Catch Up with Doves

Taken for granted by hunters outside the South for many years, shooting these little gray speedsters is both fun and challenging.

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Sub-Gauge Loads for Upland Birds

Hunters have the greatest choice among 20-gauge loads, from traditional lead to nontoxics that include Kent’s bismuth offerings. Fans of the 28 gauge have more choice than ever, including loads from RST and Fiocchi.