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Just started sporting clays - what choke should I use for most stations?
I'm brand new to sporting clays and just got a Beretta A300 Outlander. I've been using the modified choke it came with, but I'm seeing guys at my club switching chokes between stations. At my local...
Struggling with station 3 left-angle targets in Olympic Trap - any tips?
Been shooting Olympic Trap for about a year now, mostly with my Beretta DT11. I can handle the straightaways and right angles fine, but those left-angle birds from station 3 keep getting away. I'm ...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander - what factory loads should I start with for trap?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander with a modified choke for trap. I've been reading about all the different factory loads (Federal, Winchester AA, etc.) and i...
My Perazzi MX8 feels great on the range but I'm dropping more targets than usual in competition lately.
Been shooting my MX8 for about 3 years now, mostly sporting clays. Lately I've been missing more crossing shots, especially at stations 3 and 7 where the targets are coming from the left. I've chec...
My GSP is breaking at flush on pheasants - tried everything!
My 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has been steady to wing and shot on quail and chukar, but when we switched to wild pheasants this season, he's breaking hard at the flush. I've tried check ...
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 bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shooting and just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge. Got it for a good deal at my local shop. I've never owned a gun before and honestly feel a bit over...
Beretta 686 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - anyone else struggle with this choice?
I've been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I for about 5 years now and love it, but I'm considering upgrading to a Browning 725 Sporting. My scores have plateaued around 85-90 at my local club....
Just bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shooting and just picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12-gauge. I've been to the range once with a friend who showed me the basics, but now I'm on my own. What sh...
Looking for a soft-shooting 1 oz 12ga load for sporting clays - any favorite recipes?
Been shooting a lot of 100+ target days with my Beretta 686 and my shoulder's feeling it. I'm currently running 1 1/8 oz of 7.5s at 1200 fps, but it's getting a bit much. I've got a MEC 600 Jr and ...