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Just got a used Browning Citori - what's the first thing I should check?
Hey all, super excited - just picked up my first shotgun, a used Browning Citori 12ga O/U from a local shop. It's in decent shape but I'm brand new to this. Before I even think about taking it to t...
Just started sporting clays - what choke should I use for most stations?
I'm brand new to sporting clays and just got a Beretta A300 Outlander. I've been using the modified choke it came with for everything, but I'm seeing other shooters switching chokes between station...
Anyone else notice a difference in pattern density between Federal Black Cloud and Hevi-Shot for late-season geese?
Been hunting geese for 15 years, mostly with a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus. Last few seasons I've been running Federal Black Cloud 3" #2s through a Patternmaster Code Black Goose choke. Patterns look ...
First time pheasant hunter - what's a good all-around load?
Just got my license and I'm heading out with some buddies for pheasant in a couple weeks. I've got a Beretta A300 Ultima semi-auto. I've been looking at ammo and there's so many options - 6 shot, 7...
Struggling with consistent lead on crossing targets from Station 3
Been shooting for about 2 years, mostly sporting clays. I'm having a real issue with Station 3 at my local club - it's a true crossing pair, left to right, about 35 yards out. I keep hitting behind...
Struggling with consistency on handicap yardage - any tips?
I've been shooting American Trap for about 2 years and just moved back to the 23-yard line. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot at 1200 fps. Some days I ...
My GSP's quartering is inconsistent on windy days - any tips?
I've been working with my 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer on quartering patterns for pheasant hunting, but on windy days he tends to cut corners and miss scent pockets. We train with a SportD...
Trying to dial in my Beretta 686 for sporting clays - choke selection for mixed stations?
Been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I with 28" barrels for sporting clays. I'm running Briley extended chokes - currently using IC for close stuff and Mod for longer shots. But on stations th...
My new lab puppy won't bring back the dummy - just runs around with it
Got my first bird dog, a 10-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to start some basic retrieving with a canvas dummy in the yard. He'll chase after it when I toss it, but then he just prances around with ...
My GSP keeps breaking point too early on pheasants
I've been working with my 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer for about a year now. We hunt mostly wild pheasants in South Dakota, and he's got a great nose and finds birds consistently. Problem ...