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Trying to dial in my Beretta 694 for sporting clays - choke and load combo for long crossers?

Been shooting my 694 with factory chokes (IC and M) and Fiocchi 1-1/8oz #8s at 1200fps. I'm consistently breaking 80-85% but those long crossers at stations 3 and 7 are giving me trouble. Anyone ha...

Accessories Chokes | asked 15 days ago by Sarah M.
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Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander for trap - what choke should I start with?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander. I've been using the factory modified choke it came with, but I'm only breaking about 12-15 out of 25 at 16 yards. Should ...

Accessories Chokes | asked 15 days ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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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...

Accessories Chokes | asked 17 days ago by Old Timer Bob
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Pilla lens choice for late afternoon sporting clays

Shooting a Browning 725 Sporting with factory chokes (IC/Mod) at my local club. The last station of the day is always in shadow with the sun low behind the trees. My standard Pilla Outlaw Yellow is...

Accessories Eye & Ear Protection | asked 19 days ago by Competition Chris
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Just got my first shotgun - do I need to buy chokes or are the factory ones okay?

I picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander for trap shooting. It came with three factory flush chokes marked IC, M, and F. I've been using the Modified for everything at my local range. Should I sti...

Accessories Chokes | asked 26 days ago by Competition Chris
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Trying to decide between Briley and Muller chokes for my Beretta A400 Xcel

I've been shooting my A400 for about two years now, mostly sporting clays and some 5-stand. Been using the factory flush chokes that came with it, but I'm looking to upgrade. I've narrowed it down ...

Accessories Chokes | asked about 1 month ago by JustStartedShooting
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Picking a choke for sporting clays - Muller vs. Kicks?

I've been shooting sporting clays for about 2 years with my Browning Citori 725. I've been using the factory chokes (usually IC and Mod) but want to step up my game. I'm looking at Muller and Kicks...

Accessories Chokes | asked about 1 month ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Trying to decide between Briley extended chokes and my Beretta factory chokes for sporting clays

I've been shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel for about two years now, mostly at my local club's sporting clays course. I've been using the factory flush chokes (IC, M, IM) that came with it with 1 1/8 oz...

Accessories Chokes | asked about 1 month ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Briley extended chokes vs. factory Beretta chokes for sporting clays?

I've been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon for sporting clays for a couple years now, mostly using the factory flush chokes (IC and M). I'm considering Briley extended chokes for the supposed b...

Accessories Chokes | asked about 1 month ago by Duck Hunter Dan
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Trying to decide between Briley extended chokes and factory chokes for my Beretta A400 Xcel

I've been shooting my A400 for about two years now, mostly sporting clays and some trap. I've been using the factory flush chokes that came with it (IC, M, IM) and they've been fine, but I'm thinki...

Accessories Chokes | asked about 1 month ago by Competition Chris
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