The demons of target-setting--wind, heavy air, machine variation, no landing area, judgment--have finally met their match and it is the chronograph.

This article was originally published in Trap & Field in January and February, 2000.

Section 1 (208Kb PDF file)

• Introduction
• Chronographs
• Speed
• Distance
• Summary

Section 2 (176Kb PDF file)

• Trap Angle
• Instrument Alignment
• Target Weight
• Trap Brand
• Summary

Section 3 (84Kb PDF file)

• Weather & Altitude
• The Physics of Target Flight
• Conclusions

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