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Just started shooting American Trap - how do I know what choke to use?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just got a used Browning Citori 12 gauge. I've been shooting from the 16-yard line with the modified choke it came with, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #7.5 loads....

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Duck Hunter Dan
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Struggling with the 27-yard line in American Trap - my lead feels off

I've been shooting American Trap for about 5 years and recently moved back to the 27-yard handicap line. I'm using a Browning Citori CX with a 30" barrel and a Full choke, shooting Federal Top Gun ...

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Skeet Shooter Sue
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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 ...

Trap Olympic Trap | asked 5 months ago by Coach Jim
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Struggling with consistency on station 3 at 22 yards in American Trap

I've been shooting for about 2 years and recently moved back to the 22-yard line. My scores have dropped, especially on station 3. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 ...

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Competition Chris
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Just started shooting American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?

I'm brand new to trap and just shot my first round last weekend. I'm using a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads. I was missing a lot of targets, espec...

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Skeet Shooter Sue
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Struggling with my lead on left-to-right crossing shots from station 3 in American Trap

Been shooting for about 2 years, mostly 16-yard line. I can break most straightaways and right-to-lefts, but those left-to-rights from station 3 are killing me. I'm shooting a Browning Citori CX wi...

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Skeet Shooter Sue
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Struggling with sustained lead on handicap targets from 25 yards

Been shooting American Trap for a few years and just moved back to the 25-yard line. I'm consistently behind the targets when I try to use a sustained lead. My setup is a Browning Citori CX with a ...

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Just started American Trap - how much lead do I need at 16 yards?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just joined a local club. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 shot. I keep missing targets straight...

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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Struggling with consistency on my long handicap yardage

Been shooting ATA handicap for about 2 years, and I've moved back to the 25-yard line. My scores have dropped from the 23-24 yard line. I'm using a Browning Citori CX with a Modified choke and 1-1/...

Trap American Trap | asked 5 months ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Station 4 high house doubles - consistently dropping the second bird

Been shooting American Skeet for years with my Browning Citori 725, but I'm stuck on Station 4 doubles. I smoke the first bird from the high house, but I'm consistently missing the second from the ...

Skeet American Skeet | asked 5 months ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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