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  1. Smithy
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    Not the ATA - It's OVER HANDICAPPED DELEGATES see list.

    Smithy, Feb 13, 2018 ... 2
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  2. HistoryBuff

    PART 2 - EVOLUTION OF FLIGHTS & ANGLES - 101

    HistoryBuff, May 29, 2015
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    Just Joe
    Jun 7, 2023
  3. HistoryBuff

    FAMOUS GUN - Who Owned It?

    HistoryBuff, Dec 17, 2016
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    10,915
    JIMMY BOWEN
    Jan 17, 2019
  4. History Seeker

    HISTORY BUFF'S HALL OF FAME

    History Seeker, Feb 12, 2016
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    Rob Greenside
    Mar 20, 2021
  5. HistoryBuff

    Mr Orin "O N" Ford - Organizer of Pacific International Trapshooting Association (PITA)

    HistoryBuff, Jan 18, 2016
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    Trap3
    Dec 18, 2021
  6. Jim Marsh

    Ed Gillman Pigeon shooting Champion 1876

    Jim Marsh, Mar 6, 2017
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    Trap3
    Jan 24, 2018
  7. 25nout

    Trapshooters of color

    25nout, Mar 11, 2020
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    7,998
    Frank L Brown Jr
    Dec 4, 2022
  8. 25nout

    Can you identify these top shooters of yesteryear

    25nout, Apr 11, 2019
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    History Seeker
    Jun 17, 2019
  9. Trap3

    Early Grand American Programs

    Trap3, Oct 22, 2018
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    Trap3
    May 1, 2023
  10. Doug Kennedy

    History great flyer shooters, Billy Perdue, Homer Clark jr, Richard Smith, Seth Green, J A R Elliot

    Doug Kennedy, Mar 10, 2016
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    Dave Berlet
    Dec 7, 2021
  11. Joe Roby

    Who owned it first Ljutic Mono #7

    Joe Roby, Jul 6, 2019
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    10,242
    Alvin Burden
    Feb 21, 2024
  12. rookieshooter

    Annie Oakley - Little Miss Sure Shot

    rookieshooter, Dec 18, 2015
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    Rob Greenside
    Nov 20, 2021
  13. Squigie

    Belcher's Paper Bird?

    Squigie, Jan 22, 2021
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    5,810
    bobski
    May 18, 2021
  14. bobski

    where was i this summer?

    bobski, Nov 24, 2021
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    Past OSTA President Tim Hunsaker
    Dec 2, 2021
  15. HistoryBuff
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    EVOLUTION OF FLIGHTS & ANGLES - 101

    HistoryBuff, May 11, 2015
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  16. bobski

    slowed sales of old guns?

    bobski, Jun 26, 2021
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    Joe Roby
    Oct 19, 2023
  17. rando8586

    Larry Gravestock

    rando8586, Sep 17, 2020
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    cl3
    Dec 10, 2023
  18. Sgoose

    The Four B

    Sgoose, Feb 3, 2019
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    wpt
    May 1, 2020
  19. bobski

    monte carlo stocks?

    bobski, Mar 25, 2022
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    3,957
    Flyersarebest
    Jul 4, 2022
  20. HistoryBuff

    SPORTING CLAYS - The True History of the Game

    HistoryBuff, Feb 28, 2016
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    8,170
    eurojoe
    Sep 17, 2021
  21. Trap3

    Henry Squires Tournament Shells

    Trap3, Aug 30, 2017
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    Trap3
    Feb 4, 2020
  22. HistoryBuff

    William H. "Silent Billy" Heer

    HistoryBuff, Feb 13, 2016
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    Joe Roby
    Aug 11, 2019
  23. watchman

    Who put "TRAP" in trapshooting?

    watchman, Jul 28, 2016
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    Dave Berlet
    Dec 30, 2021
  24. HistoryBuff

    First Bylaws Amateur Trapshootng Association (ATA)

    HistoryBuff, Jan 18, 2016
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    Trap3
    Jan 13, 2023
  25. Joe Roby

    Remington Model 31TC with a Etchen MC stock.

    Joe Roby, Oct 22, 2019
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    pump gun guy
    May 25, 2021
  26. farmerfranklyn@yahoo. Om

    Herold's club them was the days

    farmerfranklyn@yahoo. Om, Jan 1, 2022
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    william d dunbar
    Aug 11, 2022
  27. Indianajack

    First 100 in dbls. 1 thru 100. Modern day. Who ?

    Indianajack, Oct 22, 2020
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    boiler1
    Jul 3, 2022
  28. Drew Hause

    Capt. A.W. "Blue Rock" Money

    Drew Hause, Jan 17, 2018
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    Drew Hause
    Jan 20, 2018
  29. Trap3

    STANDARD TARGET CO.?

    Trap3, Sep 12, 2017
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    Trap3
    Sep 19, 2017
  30. Don Cogan

    1 picture & 3 programs from the early 1950's

    Don Cogan, Apr 14, 2017
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    Agrid
    Feb 6, 2022
  31. Hasbeen

    Scored This MINT Original Vintage Tin Federal Ammo Sign Today...FREE!!

    Hasbeen, May 20, 2021
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    Dakota2
    Dec 30, 2021
  32. quarternelson

    World Record ATA Doubles Squad---1963

    quarternelson, Aug 29, 2020
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    cl3
    May 23, 2021
  33. Trap3

    The American Clay Bird

    Trap3, Sep 29, 2017
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    Rob Greenside
    Mar 20, 2021
  34. HistoryBuff

    The "Flyersarebest" Pin

    HistoryBuff, Jan 28, 2016
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    5,599
    Rob Greenside
    Jan 16, 2020
  35. Trap3

    1890`s Live Bird Shooter

    Trap3, Oct 30, 2018
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    BOB711
    May 8, 2022
  36. HistoryBuff

    First National Skeet Championship

    HistoryBuff, Jan 20, 2016
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    bobski
    Aug 21, 2021
  37. History Seeker

    CANADIAN CLAY TARGET ? BRANDON

    History Seeker, Mar 6, 2019
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    History Seeker
    Apr 21, 2021
  38. Citydweller

    Atlantic Indians 1953 Douglas Gilpin Trophy

    Citydweller, Apr 11, 2016
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    Trap3
    Oct 27, 2017
  39. bobski

    have scoreboards gone away?

    bobski, Aug 7, 2021
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    bobski
    Mar 29, 2023
  40. Tom Archer

    How Can I Contact "History Buff"

    Tom Archer, Oct 2, 2021
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    Tom Archer
    Oct 7, 2021
  41. bobski

    krieghoff 32 signature receiver q:

    bobski, Jun 10, 2021
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    John66
    Jul 20, 2021
  42. b.tic

    Can anyone identify this trophy. It was won by my grandfather in the late 40's or early 50's.

    b.tic, Aug 27, 2017
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    History Seeker
    Sep 29, 2017
  43. HistoryBuff

    LIVE BIRD TRAPS - Show Yours

    HistoryBuff, Mar 17, 2017
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    HistoryBuff
    Aug 31, 2017
  44. bobski

    oldest operating club in usa

    bobski, Nov 28, 2021
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    jason marshall
    Oct 25, 2022
  45. Joe Roby

    Most 200s in the CTC?

    Joe Roby, Aug 13, 2022
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    3,016
    Eric R Munson
    Sep 6, 2022
  46. skullrider

    Timney 870 ‘pull’ trigger ??

    skullrider, Jan 17, 2022
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    3,348
    Ravenanme
    May 18, 2022
  47. Trap3

    GAH LIVE BIRD PROGRAM 1900

    Trap3, Nov 29, 2020
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    Trap3
    Apr 4, 2021
  48. jlmccuan

    Release triggers

    jlmccuan, Nov 2, 2016
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    5,646
    rookieshooter
    Oct 27, 2019
  49. kolarbear

    The impact of trapshooting on firearm technology

    kolarbear, Jun 22, 2023
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    bobski
    Jul 10, 2023
  50. Trap3

    BECK`S CLAY BIRD and TRAP

    Trap3, Jan 26, 2021
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    25nout
    Sep 19, 2021
  51. Trap3

    A Thanksgiving Hunt 1908

    Trap3, Nov 26, 2020
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    4,017
    HistoryBuff
    Jan 8, 2021
  52. 25nout

    NY/PA 4-man team

    25nout, Aug 13, 2020
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    3,906
    History Seeker
    Oct 5, 2020
  53. Joe Roby

    OK: Oldest Man to Break 100 Straight for the First Time.

    Joe Roby, Sep 11, 2019
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    4,276
    rrisum
    Jan 31, 2020
  54. Drew Hause

    Tough Times Turn-of-the-Century Trapshooting - But Maybe Trap Is Good For Us!

    Drew Hause, Feb 10, 2018
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    Drew Hause
    Feb 10, 2018
  55. 10Guns

    Emil Flues

    10Guns, May 17, 2017
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    5,709
    Tim Shaffer
    Jan 17, 2018
  56. Trap3

    Harolds Reno Live Bird Shooters...

    Trap3, Dec 23, 2021
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    Trap3
    Jun 25, 2023
  57. Trap3

    WAR TIME GRAND...

    Trap3, Feb 26, 2022
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    sfox68
    Dec 20, 2022
  58. Joe Roby

    What Happen? to HoF list

    Joe Roby, Jul 5, 2020
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    4,980
    pump gun guy
    May 25, 2021
  59. HistoryBuff

    Ed Scherer & How He Broke World's Record 1197 x 1200 Skeet Targets

    HistoryBuff, Mar 20, 2016
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    Hasbeen
    May 5, 2021
  60. Drew Hause

    Baseball and Trapshooting

    Drew Hause, Feb 3, 2018
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    4,049
    Roger c
    Sep 15, 2018
  61. Roger Coveleskie

    Clay target specifications

    Roger Coveleskie, Feb 2, 2017
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    4,217
    Roger Coveleskie
    Mar 3, 2017
  62. lord maker

    Old Patches and '65 Grand Medal

    lord maker, Jun 8, 2021
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    Trap3
    Oct 28, 2021
  63. bobski

    a left wing liberal shooting facility? yep.

    bobski, Jun 17, 2021
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    bobski
    Jun 18, 2021
  64. Trap3

    LC SMITH Wins at ELLIOTT`s Flyer Shoot`s

    Trap3, Jan 19, 2020
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    3,834
    Al Joiner
    Sep 22, 2020
  65. Trap3

    Benjamin Teipel Photo...

    Trap3, Aug 27, 2020
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    Trap3
    Aug 30, 2020
  66. Trap3

    EAR PLUGS 1904

    Trap3, Sep 21, 2017
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    4,725
    Sgoose
    Aug 21, 2019
  67. Drew Hause

    Sporting Life Year in Review

    Drew Hause, Jan 22, 2018
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    4,336
    Drew Hause
    Jan 25, 2018
  68. HistoryBuff

    "HAPPY NEW YEAR" History Lovers

    HistoryBuff, Jan 6, 2018
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    3,326
    History Seeker
    Jan 8, 2018
  69. Kujoo

    For History Buff Need Info

    Kujoo, Mar 19, 2017
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    4,204
    HistoryBuff
    Apr 29, 2017
  70. Lew D. Boyko

    History Buff

    Lew D. Boyko, Oct 10, 2016
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    4,274
    History Seeker
    Nov 9, 2016
  71. HistoryBuff

    Trapshooting In Australia

    HistoryBuff, Mar 20, 2016
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    4,363
    HistoryBuff
    Apr 1, 2016
  72. DocDobs

    This old gun…

    DocDobs, Jul 20, 2023
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    1,699
    gone7tee
    Jan 3, 2024
  73. Prostock T/A

    Jacobson custom bbl maker

    Prostock T/A, Dec 26, 2023
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    610
    gone7tee
    Jan 3, 2024
  74. Al Joiner

    Remington model 32 TC

    Al Joiner, Jun 10, 2021
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    4,402
    Michael jenis
    Jul 22, 2021
  75. Family Guy

    The Expert Trap Thrower

    Family Guy, Oct 16, 2020
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    4,428
    JB Lewis
    Jun 26, 2021
  76. Trap3

    What`s wrong with Trapshooting... 1935

    Trap3, Jan 26, 2019
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    4,096
    Storeman
    Feb 10, 2019
  77. Trap3

    Gyro Target Hand Trap

    Trap3, Sep 22, 2017
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    3,808
    History Seeker
    Sep 29, 2017
  78. bobski

    do you still shoot fields with ammo perches?

    bobski, Apr 24, 2022
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    2,810
    rrisum
    Apr 30, 2023
  79. smoke-um

    Question Diana Browning lighting

    smoke-um, Mar 12, 2023
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    1,480
    bobski
    Mar 24, 2023
  80. Trap3

    A WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS 1920`s...

    Trap3, Dec 24, 2020
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    3,562
    HistoryBuff
    Dec 26, 2020
  81. Sgoose

    Who is this

    Sgoose, Apr 7, 2019
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    4,070
    Sgoose
    Apr 8, 2019
  82. Kujoo

    History Buff

    Kujoo, Mar 21, 2017
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    Kujoo
    Mar 22, 2017
  83. vdt

    looking for a parts drawing for a Ithaca Victory trap gun

    vdt, Dec 6, 2023
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    vdt
    Dec 6, 2023
  84. Peter Ledger
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    Skeet Cleveland 1935

    Peter Ledger, Jun 11, 2023
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  85. bobski
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    safety barriers on sta. 1 and 7

    bobski, Aug 4, 2021
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  86. JonathanReed

    Some photo identification needed

    JonathanReed, Jul 13, 2022
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    Trap3
    Jul 14, 2022
  87. Family Guy

    Firestone Skeet and Trap Club - Patch design PICTURE

    Family Guy, Oct 16, 2020
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    3,802
    1rex
    Oct 17, 2020
  88. Doug Kennedy

    History Buff

    Doug Kennedy, Dec 29, 2017
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    HistoryBuff
    Jan 9, 2018
  89. Grapenut

    Got This Book Coming This Week

    Grapenut, Nov 14, 2017
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    3,693
    History Seeker
    Dec 5, 2017
  90. HistoryBuff

    oleolliedawg's 1905 PA State Shoot

    HistoryBuff, Mar 11, 2017
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    3,570
    Roger Coveleskie
    Mar 11, 2017
  91. History Seeker

    THANK YOU HISTORY BUFF

    History Seeker, Nov 29, 2016
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    Roger Coveleskie
    Nov 29, 2016
  92. breaker

    ATA Audit

    breaker, May 19, 2016
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    Roger Coveleskie
    Jul 27, 2016
  93. wpt
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    Congratulations Kenny Ray Estes

    wpt, Mar 25, 2016
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  94. HistoryBuff

    First ATA Rules

    HistoryBuff, Jan 20, 2016
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    BRAD DYSINGER
    Feb 5, 2016
  95. bobski

    change in habit q:

    bobski, Feb 4, 2024
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    431
    bobski
    Feb 4, 2024
  96. Joe Winnicki

    Hand release trap from Harolds club.

    Joe Winnicki, Nov 30, 2023
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    548
    Joe Winnicki
    Nov 30, 2023
  97. Old1Eye
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    Oldest person to reach the 27 yard line ??

    Old1Eye, Oct 19, 2020
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  98. Drew Hause

    Auto Men Prominent Trap Shooters

    Drew Hause, Jan 22, 2018
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    Drew Hause
    Jan 22, 2018
  99. HistoryBuff

    MONEY OPTIONS TRAPSHOOTING LEWIS CLASS

    HistoryBuff, Feb 3, 2016
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    5,475
    HistoryBuff
    Feb 3, 2016
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