Community Q&A
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Anyone else find Peltor SportTacs great for hunting but not quite enough for the range?
I've been using Peltor SportTac electronic muffs for years in the duck blind and they're fantastic - the sound amplification is a game-changer. But lately I've been shooting more sporting clays, an...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander for trap - what factory loads should I start with?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke for trap shooting. I've been to the range twice and tried some cheap Rio target loads, but the recoil ...
Trying to fine-tune my 1-1/8 oz reloads for sporting clays - getting inconsistent patterns at 40 yards
Been working up some reloads for my Beretta 686 with 28" barrels and Briley extended chokes (IC and Mod). Using once-fired STS hulls, WAA12SL wads, 18.0 grains of Alliant Extra-Lite, and #8 lead sh...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's the best way to break it in?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to this and just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge. The previous owner said it's only had about 50 shells through it. I've heard different things about bre...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander for trap - what choke should I start with?
I'm brand new to shotgun sports and just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander for trap shooting. The gun came with a set of factory chokes (IC, M, IM, F). I've been using the Improved Cylinder for my...
Struggling with crossing targets on station 3 at my local NSCA course
Been shooting for about 2 years and my scores are stuck. On station 3, I'm consistently missing the crossing targets, especially the left-to-right report pair. I'm using a Browning Citori with an i...
My GSP is creeping on planted quail - how to fix without breaking his drive?
Been working my 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer on planted quail for field trial prep. He's got a solid point but creeps forward about 5-10 yards after initial point, especially when the bird...
Struggling with consistency on long crossers at FITASC Compak - is it my gun mount or my lead?
Been shooting FITASC Compak for a couple years now, but I keep dropping the same target - that long left-to-right crosser on Station 3, usually around 35-40 yards. I'm shooting a Beretta 686 Silver...
Beretta 692 vs Browning 725 for FITASC Sporting - anyone shot both extensively?
I'm a serious FITASC shooter looking to upgrade from my old Beretta 686. I've narrowed it down to the Beretta 692 and Browning 725, both 30" barrels. I've handled both at the shop and they feel dif...
Just started American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. I'm shooting American Trap from the 16-yard line with a Beretta A300 Outlander (28" barrel, IC choke). Using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 shot. I'm consistently missi...