Clay Shooting

HAIL MARY!

A new name is being heard and seen on the clay target scene: Mary Arm. Their cartridges have appeared in the UK before but somewhat sporadically, and it’s a while since I last saw them. That changed recently with a call from Mike Bartlett. Many will recognise Mike as not only a serious and successful Sporting clays competitor but also the man who designed and manufactures the Magic Bore shotgun cleaning system.

Anyone with one of these will be aware of Mike’s attention to detail and insistence on quality. It is reassuring to know that Mike has applied his desire for quality in seeking out the Mary Arm cartridge range to promote in the UK. Not only is Mike a keen and talented shot but his partner, Cheryl Hall, is a champion shot in her own right. Cheryl is one of the UK’s most successful sporting clays shooters; we can be sure that these Mary Arm cartridges have been closely examined and tested by two people who really know what it takes to make big scores on serious competition layouts.

Mary Arm cartridges are made in Bergerac, France, founded 65 years ago by Jacques Mary. The company built its reputation on innovation and ballistic performance along with quality and rigour of

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