Community Q&A
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Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good practice routine for a total beginner?
I picked up a used Remington 870 12-gauge with a modified choke. I've been to the range twice and can hit maybe 3 out of 10 clays at 25 yards with Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot. Feeling pretty overwhelm...
My head keeps coming up on station 8 low house targets
Just started sporting clays a few months ago with my Browning Citori 12ga. I'm fine on most stations, but on station 8 low house quartering-aways at about 35 yards, I keep lifting my head to see if...
Just got a used Remington 870 for clays - what shells should I start with?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge for trap shooting at my local club. I've only shot it once with some old Winchester target loads a buddy gave me. Wh...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander for trap - what chokes should I start with?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander 12ga for trap shooting. It came with a set of factory flush chokes (IC, M, F). I've been shooting at my local club's 16-yard...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good all-around choke for trap and sporting clays?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shotgun sports and just picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge. I've been to the range a couple times with friends and want to start shooting trap and maybe...
Hevi-Shot vs. Boss for late-season geese?
Been hunting geese for 15 years, mostly with Federal Premium 3" BBs. This late in the season, the big Canadas are super wary and hanging out at 50+ yards. My Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus with a Pattern...
Beretta A400 vs Browning Maxus for sporting clays - which handles better?
I've been shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel for about a year now, mostly shooting sporting clays at my local club. I'm consistently hitting 18-22/25 on most courses, but I'm wondering if a gas-operated ...
Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori 12ga. What should I check before taking it to the range?
I'm brand new to shooting and just picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun ever and I want to make sure it's safe to shoot. The action seems tight and the...
My GSP is creeping on birds - tried everything but e-collar
My 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has started creeping forward when he locks up on quail. I've tried check cords, whoa training, and even switching to a 20ga Beretta A400 for less noise. He'...
Just started sporting clays - what's a good all-around choke for my Beretta A300?
Hey folks, I'm brand new to sporting clays and just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander. I've been to the range twice and keep switching between the chokes it came with (IC and Mod). On some station...