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Just started American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?
I'm brand new to trap shooting and just joined a local club. I'm shooting a Beretta A300 with a Modified choke, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads at 1200fps. I keep missing behind the birds, e...
Anyone else notice a difference in swing feel between 30" and 32" barrels on sporting clays?
Been shooting a Browning 725 Sporting with 30" barrels for a couple seasons now, mostly at my local club's sporting clays course. Recently tried a buddy's identical model but with 32" barrels on so...
Anyone else notice their Perazzi MX8 shoots a bit high with factory chokes?
Been shooting my MX8 for about a year now, mostly sporting clays. I'm consistently hitting just above targets on true pairs and report pairs. Using factory flush chokes (IC/M) with 1-1/8 oz 7.5s at...
Struggling with consistent leads on station 4 high house in American Skeet
Been shooting American Skeet for about 5 years with a Beretta A400 Xcel, 28" barrels, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #9 at 1200fps. I'm hitting maybe 7 out of 10 on the station 4 high house crossing...
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), but I have no idea which one to use. I'll be...
Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets from 27 yards
I've moved back to the 27-yard line in American Trap and my break percentage has dropped from 90% to maybe 70% on the long left and right targets. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Full choke, sho...
Just bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun ever and I'm excited to get into trap shooting. I've never owned a firearm before, so I...
Just bought my first shotgun - a used Beretta A300. What's the first thing I should do?
Hey everyone, super excited to join the sport! I just picked up a used Beretta A300 semi-auto from a local shop. It looks clean, but I'm not sure where to start. Should I just take it straight to t...
Anyone else feel like they're overthinking their lead on crossing targets at 40+ yards?
Been shooting sporting clays for about 8 years now, mostly with my Browning Citori 725. Lately, I've been struggling with those long crossers on stations 7 and 8 at my local club. I'm using a Modif...
Just got my first O/U - what's a good all-around choke setup for clays?
Picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge with 30" barrels to start shooting sporting clays. It came with a set of five Invector chokes. I'm heading to the range this weekend and don't want to be s...