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My reloads for sporting clays aren't breaking targets consistently past 35 yards
Been reloading for about a year with a MEC 600 Jr. and my patterns seem weak on longer shots. I'm using once-fired Remington STS hulls, 17.5 grains of Alliant Extra-Lite, a WAA12 wad, and 1 oz of #...
Trying to dial in my Beretta 694 for sporting clays - choke and load combo for long crossers?
Been shooting my 694 with factory chokes (IC and M) and Fiocchi 1-1/8oz #8s at 1200fps. I'm consistently breaking 80-85% but those long crossers at stations 3 and 7 are giving me trouble. Anyone ha...
Struggling with true pairs on Station 8 at my local club - any tips?
Been shooting about 2 years and usually do okay, but Station 8 at Oak Ridge has me stumped. It's a true pair with a crossing rabbit and a high overhead teal. I'm using a Browning Citori with IC/M c...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander for trap - what choke should I start with?
I'm brand new to trap shooting and just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander. I've been using the factory modified choke it came with, but I'm only breaking about 12-15 out of 25 at 16 yards. Should ...
My new Lab puppy won't bring the dummy back consistently
Just got my first hunting dog, an 8-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to introduce him to retrieving with a canvas dummy in the backyard. He'll chase it when I throw it, but half the time he just snif...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good practice routine for a total beginner?
I picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12-gauge with a modified choke. I've been to the range twice and can hit maybe half the clays at 25 yards. I'm using Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot loads. Should ...
Struggling with consistent lead on crossing targets at 35 yards
Been shooting about 2 years, mostly sporting clays. I'm hitting maybe 6 out of 10 on true crossing targets at 35 yards with my Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon. I'm using an IC choke and 1-1/8 oz of #8 sh...
Just shot my first NSCA registered shoot - how do I know what class I'll be in?
I've been shooting sporting clays for about 2 years, mostly at my local club's weekend shoots. Just shot my first NSCA registered event and scored 78/100. I'm shooting a Browning Citori 725 with IC...
Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori 12ga. What should I check before taking it out?
Picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun and I'm excited to try trap shooting. The action seems tight and the wood looks good, but I'm not sure what else I...
Just started American Trap - what choke should I use for the 16-yard line?
Hey everyone, brand new shooter here. I just got a Beretta A300 Outlander and I'm shooting my first few rounds of American Trap from the 16-yard line. I've been using the Modified choke that came w...