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Just bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I just picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12-gauge from my local shop. It came with a modified choke tube installed. I've never owned a shotgun before and want to start trap shoo...
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...
Anyone else feel like they plateau at station 8 on a sporting clays course?
Been shooting for about 2 years with my Browning Citori 725. I'm decent on most stations but station 8 always kills me - those crossing targets at 35 yards. I've tried a tighter choke (Improved Mod...
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...
Anyone else feel like their scores plateau after 2 years?
Been shooting sporting clays for about 2.5 years now, mostly with my Browning Citori 725. I consistently shoot in the low 70s out of 100, but just can't seem to break into the 80s. I practice weekl...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good all-around choke for trap and sporting clays?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shotgun sports and just picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge. I've been to the range a couple times with friends and want to start shooting trap and maybe...
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 want to make sure I'm do...
Just got my first shotgun - a Mossberg 500 - and feeling overwhelmed about where to start
Picked up a Mossberg 500 12-gauge with a 28" barrel after saving up for months. I've shot a friend's gun once at a range, but now that I own one, I'm not sure what to do next. Should I join a club,...
Anyone else feel like they plateau at station 8 on sporting clays?
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly sporting clays. I'm pretty consistent on most stations but station 8 at my local club always kills me. It's that long crosser from the high tower, maybe ...
Anyone else think the new Federal Top Gun shells pattern tighter than they used to?
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly sporting clays with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I've always used Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 shot at 1200 fps with an Improved Cylinder choke. Lately, it feels...