Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets
I've moved back to the 27-yard line in American Trap and my scores have dropped. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Full choke and 1-1/8 oz of #7.5 shot at 1200 fps. I keep missing behind on the hard left and right angles, especially from stations 1 and 5. I've tried pulling away but it feels inconsistent.
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Been there! At 27 yards, that sustained lead needs to be pretty aggressive. For those extreme angles, try picturing a 4-5 foot lead and hold it all the way through the shot. With that Full choke and #7.5, your pattern is tight, so precision matters. A lot of guys at my club swear by a slightly faster load, like Federal's Top Gun at 1300 fps, for a touch more reach. What's your foot position like on station 1? Sometimes just opening up your stance a bit more toward the house can help you swing smoother on that hard left.
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