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Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets

I've moved back to the 27-yard line in American Trap and my break percentage on the long lefts (stations 4 & 5) has dropped from 90% to maybe 60%. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #7.5 at 1200 fps. I've tried pulling away but I'm either behind or overleading. Anyone else have this issue when they first moved back?

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Learning Larry asked 3 months ago
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Been there! At 27 yards, that left angle from stations 4/5 is brutal. With a Modified choke and 7.5s, your pattern is getting thin out there. Two things that worked for me: First, try a tighter choke - I switched to a Full for anything past 25 yards and saw an immediate improvement. Second, on those long lefts, try focusing on your foot position. Open up your stance a bit more toward the left corner of the house - it'll help you get your body into the shot instead of just your arms. What's your foot position like currently on those stations?

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Competition Chris answered 3 months ago

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