Community Q&A
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Hevi-Shot vs. Boss for late-season mallards?
Been hunting flooded timber in Arkansas and the big mallards are decoying well but I'm getting some cripples at 35-40 yards with my current setup. I'm shooting a Benelli SBE3 with a Patternmaster C...
Anyone else find their pattern gets too tight with a full choke on sporting clays?
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I've been using a full choke for everything, thinking tighter is better, but I'm noticing I'm dusting targets at 20-25 yards b...
First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?
I've been shooting sporting clays casually for about 6 months and just signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot next month. I shoot a Beretta A300 with a modified choke, usually using Federal T...
Can't hit crossing targets consistently - what am I doing wrong?
I'm brand new to sporting clays and really struggling with crossing targets, especially station 3 at my local club. I'm shooting a Beretta A300 with a modified choke, using Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot...
Anyone else think Pilla's high-contrast lenses are overrated for sporting clays?
Been shooting a Beretta 694 with factory chokes for a few years, mostly at my local club with mixed lighting. I've tried Pilla's Outlaw Yellow and Panther Brown lenses, but honestly, I don't see th...
Squad etiquette question - how to handle a shooter who's constantly rushing everyone?
Been shooting NSCA registered shoots for years, but last weekend at our state championship I got paired with a guy who was pushing the pace way too hard. He'd call for the bird before the previous ...
Beretta 694 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - anyone shot both extensively?
I'm a serious sporting clays shooter averaging 90+ at my local club. Currently shooting a Caesar Guerini Summit but considering an upgrade. I've handled both the Beretta 694 and Browning 725 in the...
Anyone else think Pilla's 'High Definition' lenses are overhyped for sporting clays?
Been shooting a Beretta 694 with a Muller U2 choke for sporting clays for a few years now. I've been using Randolph Rangers with the brown lens for everything and they've been great. Tried a buddy'...
Best choke for late-season pheasants?
I've been using my Beretta A400 Xtreme with a Modified choke and Federal 3" #5s for pheasants this season. Early on it worked great, but now that the birds are flushing wild at 40+ yards, I'm getti...
Struggling with consistent leads on station 4 high house in American Skeet
Been shooting American Skeet for about 5 years, mostly with my Browning Citori 725. I'm solid on most stations, but station 4 high house gives me fits - I either shoot behind or over-lead and miss ...