Community Q&A
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Anyone else find Peltor SportTacs a bit too tight for long sessions?
Been using Peltor SportTac electronic muffs for about a year now, mostly shooting sporting clays with my Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon. After 2-3 hours, I get a headache from the pressure on my temples...
Best choke for late-season pheasants?
I've been using a Modified choke in my Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus for pheasants this season, but now that it's late season and the birds are flushing wild at 40+ yards, I'm getting a lot of cripples....
Station 4 doubles in American Skeet - can't seem to get the second bird consistently
Been shooting American Skeet for about 2 years now, mostly with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I'm fine on singles, but when it comes to the doubles from station 4, I keep missing the second target (low hou...
My new Lab puppy won't sit still for training - help!
Just got my first bird dog, an 8-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to start with basic obedience like 'sit' and 'stay', but he's all over the place. I'm using treats and praise, but he gets distracted...
Just started American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?
I'm brand new to trap shooting and just joined my local club. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 with a Modified choke, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 shot at 1200fps. I'm consistently shooting be...
Struggling with consistent trigger timing on long crossers at FITASC Compak
Been shooting FITASC Compak for a couple years now, but I keep dropping targets on the long left-to-right crossers at Station 3. I'm shooting a Browning 725 with a 30" barrel, using a Modified chok...
First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?
Just signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot next month. I've only shot at my local club's fun shoots before. I'm using a Beretta A400 Xcel with a Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8...
Struggling with station 3 high house in American Skeet - feels like I'm always behind
Been shooting American Skeet for about 2 years now and station 3 high house is killing me. I'm using a Browning Citori with Skeet chokes and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #9 loads. I've tried holding at ...
Anyone else notice their pattern opening up with 1-1/8 oz loads vs 1 oz in their 12ga?
Been shooting my Beretta A400 Xcel for a few years now, mostly 1 oz #8 at 1200 fps for sporting clays. Tried some Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 at 1300 fps last weekend and my break percentage droppe...
My new lab puppy won't bring back the dummy - just runs around with it
Just got my first bird dog, an 8-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to start with basic retrieving using a canvas dummy in the yard. He'll chase after it when I toss it, but then he just prances around...