Equipment · Trap · 2 answers · 2.17k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
8 Or 7.5 Shot?

Are there any advantages or disadvantages to using 8 or 7.5? I assume it is just a matter of p...

Don Guinta - 31 Reputation
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I use 1 ounce of #8 from 16-27.  I change chokes as I move back from the 21.  LM from 16-20, M from 21-24, f from 26 to the back line.  This is also a personal preference.  Try diffeerant loads, shot and chokes to see how they effect your shooting. Read More
Equipment · Skeet · 2 answers · 3.02k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
What Is The Optimal Barrel Length For Skeet?

I've been reading some different opinions on this. Some people even suggest using 32 inch barrels...

Jim Crowley - 61 Reputation
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I prefer a 28 inch barrel.  Easier and quicker to move.   30 -32 inch barrels work fine on sporting clays if you feel comfortable with the weight, but I shoot a 28 inch barrel with 1.5 inch extended choke.  Its a custom choke, but I feel more comfortab... Read More
Equipment · 2 answers · 1.91k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
Lubricant For Shotgun Hinges

Can you recommend a good lubricant for shotgun hinges and the other exposed metal surfaces?

 A friend of mine who's a big time pistol shooter recommended Frog Lube CLP, so I gave it a try. Works really well,I too use it on all the moving parts, they make a Frog Wipe packet which is great to take "On the go" with you. I also use Renaissance Wa... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 4.43k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
What Is A Slide Release For A Shotgun?

I was reading a review for a Remington 870 and came across this term.

Mike Kite - 11 Reputation
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With pump action shotguns like the Rem 870 and Mossberg 500 they lock forward if no rounds are present in the gun I believe, my 500 locks forward and has a small catch on the side of the trigger guard which releases the fore end slide to come back. The... Read More
Equipment · Skeet · 1 answer · 1.89k views · 1 vote · posted by Janet Miseta Robasky Nielsen
Won Silma M70 In 1997, Never Been Shot And Never Talked To Anyone That's Ever Heard Of One, Just Wondered What Its Worth?
Kyle Adams - 36 Reputation
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Depending on the gauge, the value varies between $725 - $825. This estimate is according to Jerry Lee's "Standard Catalogue of Rifles and Shotguns". You can see it for free on Google Book too. Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.98k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
Has Anyone Bought A Turkish Shotgun?

I'm curious if anyone has ventured into buying a Turkish shotgun.

I have 3 turkish shotguns.  I have a .410 imported thru Armscorp, My Stevens 555 28ga is imported from Turkey and my Charles Daly 306 SxS is a Turkish import.  I have had no issues with any of them to date, but the  again they do not see the same traff... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 2.8k views · 0 votes · posted by Jane
What Do You Look For When Buying A Shooting Vest?

My old vest has outgrown me and I'm looking for a new one. Also, do you have a favorite brand?

scott wilson - 41 Reputation
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I have been using a Browning vest for 3 years now.  It has the recoil pad in the and I ended up removing because I could not get a good mount.  This vest is also mesh for the sides and the rear which helps in the hot months.  Each of the pockets on eac... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.99k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
Can Someone Explain What 50/50 Or 60/40 Means When It Comes To Shotguns?
Coach Bill - 151 Reputation
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50/50 means the gun shoots flat. On a patterning board if you center the shot, the pellets of the pattern will be distributed approx. 50% above the middle line and 50% below the middle line. A gun that shoots flat has the middle beat and the front beat... Read More
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