when i read brister's book, it struck me that chapter on shot stringing was a virtually identical repeat of burrard's tests. except burrard had the consideration of not firing a shotgun towards his wife. at least his driver was behind some steel plate. but you're right. there was nothing new in brister's book as far as the test, the method or really even the results.

you'd better be careful tho. there are a few people frequenting this board who will totally flame you for quoting burrard or giving him any credibility. i personally agree w/ a friend and bbs poster who once remarked, "when people disagree with burrard, it's usually immediately before they make a mistake."

roger