Community Q&A

Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting vs Browning Maxus Sporting for sporting clays?

I've been shooting a Browning Citori for about two years now and want to try a semi-auto for sporting clays to reduce recoil on longer practice days. I'm torn between the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting...

Just started American Skeet - my hold points feel all wrong

I'm brand new to American Skeet and just shot my first round last weekend. I was using my dad's old Remington 1100 with a Skeet choke, shooting 1 oz of #9 shot at 1200 fps. I felt like I was always...

Squad etiquette question for my first NSCA registered shoot

I've been shooting local club events for about 2 years and finally signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot next month. I'm comfortable with the shooting part, but I'm a little nervous about sq...

Can't hit crossing targets consistently with my Beretta A300

Hey all, new shooter here. I'm struggling hard with crossing targets, especially station 4 at my local NSCA club. I'm using a Beretta A300 with a modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads...

Anyone else notice a difference in pattern density between Federal Black Cloud and Boss shells for late-season geese?

Been using Federal Black Cloud FS Steel #2s for years on Canada geese with my Browning A5, full choke at 40 yards. Patterns were always tight. Tried Boss #2s this season - same gun, same choke, sam...

Why wont the site add my latest scores?

What is the correct position of finger on the trigger?

I got a new gun stock and I am looking to have it fit for me. Is there a correct position or is it whatever feels right?

What is the correct eye position on rib?

I was taught that (if looking down the plane of the rib) the bottom of the Iris of your eye should be even with the rib. Newer shooters now have the Iris a couple of inches above the rib. What is...

Shooting opportunity clubs

My son is heading to Italy with the 173rd ABN BDE. checking to see who he should talk to once he is situated to keep his skills up. Caserma Ederle, Caserma Del Din, Vicenza.

Ideal barrel length for International Skeet?

I've been shooting mostly American Skeet but I would like to try Olympic Skeet. I currently have a 30-inch barrel on a K80 Pro Sporter. Is that too much gun for Olympic Skeet?