Equipment · 1 answer · 1.45k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
Can Someone Explain What 50/50 Or 60/40 Means When It Comes To Shotguns?
Coach Bill - 151 Reputation
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50/50 means the gun shoots flat. On a patterning board if you center the shot, the pellets of the pattern will be distributed approx. 50% above the middle line and 50% below the middle line. A gun that shoots flat has the middle beat and the front beat... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.18k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
Does Switching Between Shotguns Affect Shooting?

I'm wondering how much of a difference there is between guns.

Rodolfo Leon - 31 Reputation
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Makes a huge difference if the guns have difference in weight. I went from shotting my 9 lbs Remington to shooting a 7 lb Benelli and the swing weight was way off for skeet. Trap and sporting clays may be a bit different. Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.96k views · 0 votes · posted by Zenlunch
Beretta Vs. Fabarm

I'm looking at purchasing a semi-auto for general clay shooting. I'm between an A400 and an XLR5....

scott wilson - 41 Reputation
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I see a lot of people with the A400 all around.  I have a buddy looking for an A400 and when I stopped by Guns Unlimted in Omaha and mentioned this to one of the guys I deal with a lot he said to have him come talk to us and they would change his mind.... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.35k views · 1 vote · posted by Sonia
How To Tell Choke Size?

I recently bought a new shotgun with built in chokes and I can't figure out the choke sizes. What...

Most manufacturers should indicate the choke constriction somewhere on the barrel. It should at least be listed on the data information on the box if the gun you purchased came with the original box. It may not be spelled out but in some type of symbol... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.22k views · 0 votes · posted by Jane
What Do You Look For When Buying A Shooting Vest?

My old vest has outgrown me and I'm looking for a new one. Also, do you have a favorite brand?

scott wilson - 41 Reputation
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I have been using a Browning vest for 3 years now.  It has the recoil pad in the and I ended up removing because I could not get a good mount.  This vest is also mesh for the sides and the rear which helps in the hot months.  Each of the pockets on eac... Read More
Equipment · Browning A5 shotgun · 1 answer · 1.24k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
What Is The Value Of A New Browning A5?

I was looking at a 12 gauge and I was wondering what the price might be. Thanks

Bob - 21 Reputation
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The price depends on the condition of the gun and the length of the barrel. Cabela's is selling new ones for around $1,400. Some people on wiki Answers said you can't find one under $600.   Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 2.62k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
What Is A Slide Release For A Shotgun?

I was reading a review for a Remington 870 and came across this term.

Mike Kite - 11 Reputation
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With pump action shotguns like the Rem 870 and Mossberg 500 they lock forward if no rounds are present in the gun I believe, my 500 locks forward and has a small catch on the side of the trigger guard which releases the fore end slide to come back. The... Read More
Equipment · Skeet · 1 answer · 1.62k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
Ideal Barrel Length For International Skeet?

I've been shooting mostly American Skeet but I would like to try Olympic Skeet. I currently have ...

The standard barrel length for Olympic Skeet is 28 inches. A longer barrel makes it more difficult to recover for the second target in doubles.In non-International Skeet disciplines, such as American or English Skeet, 30-inch barrels are becoming more ... Read More
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