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NSCA registered shoot - what's the deal with squad etiquette for new shooters?
I've been shooting NSCA for about 2 years now, mostly local stuff, but I'm planning to shoot my first registered event next month. I've got a Beretta A400 Xcel with a 30" barrel, usually run IC and...
First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?
Just signed up for my first NSCA shoot next month and I'm a bit nervous. I've only shot at my local club's fun shoots before. I'll be using my Beretta A400 Xcel with a Modified choke and Federal To...
Just shot my first NSCA registered shoot - how do I know if my classification is right?
Shot my first NSCA registered event last weekend at the state shoot. I'm using a Browning Citori 725 with Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads. My squad mates said I'd be in D class,...
Just shot my first NSCA registered shoot - how do I know if my score qualifies for classification?
Shot my first NSCA registered 100-target event last weekend with my Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting. Finished with an 82. I've been shooting casually for about 2 years but this was my first registered e...
Struggling with FITASC Parcours station 3 doubles - anyone else?
Been shooting FITASC for a couple seasons now, but station 3 on Parcours layouts keeps wrecking my score. Specifically the report pair where the first target is a midi going left-to-right, then the...
Anyone else think the NSCA classification system needs a tweak for shooters who travel a lot?
I'm a Master class shooter in my home state, but when I travel to big registered shoots in other zones, I feel like I'm getting crushed. I shoot a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon with Briley extended cho...
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. Shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel with Modified choke, usually Federal Top...
First registered NSCA shoot this weekend - what should I expect?
I've been shooting sporting clays casually for about 6 months and signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot. I shoot a Beretta A400 Xcel with modified choke and Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot. I'm ner...
First NSCA registered shoot this weekend - what should I expect?
Just signed up for my first NSCA shoot at my local club. I've only shot practice rounds with friends before. I'll be using my Beretta A300 with a modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads...
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. Shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel with an IC choke, usually using Federal ...