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Looking hard at the target

I've heard this expression and I'm a bit baffled. If looking solely at the target, how is lead achived?

Instruction | asked about 6 years ago by Kayle
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Has anyone bought a Turkish shotgun?

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

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Jon Lee
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Lubricant for shotgun hinges

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

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Jon Lee
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How to tell choke size?

I recently bought a new shotgun with built in chokes and I can't figure out the choke sizes. What's the best way to measure them?

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Sonia
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Light loads vs heavy loads

What is the difference between light loads and heavy loads? Also, would one be better for trap, skeet or sporting clays?

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Sonia
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Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting

Just got one and I love it. I use it for sporting clays and skeet. How about you?

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Sonia
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Goose hunting - 10 or 12 gauge bore

I'm a passionate goose hunter and I'm looking to buy a shotgun that works well for those high geese. I've heard that 10 gauge might be better suited. Suggestions?

Hunting | asked about 6 years ago by Billy Bob
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Home defense shotgun

I already own clay shooting shotguns, do you have a separate home defense one which other attributes?

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Billy Bob
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Best 12 gauge buckshot brand of ammo for home defense?

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Kayle
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How to measure length of pull (LOP)?

From what I've seen in an old clay shooting book, you put the butt of the gun in the elbow socket and see if the trigger finger first joint reaches. Is this still the way to do it?

Shotguns | asked about 6 years ago by Sonia
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