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Just started shooting American Trap - how do I know what choke to use?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just got a used Browning Citori 12 gauge. I've been shooting from the 16-yard line with the modified choke it came with, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #7.5 loads....

Trap American Trap | asked about 2 months ago by Duck Hunter Dan
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Just started American Trap - how much should I lead these targets?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just joined a local club. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads. I'm consistently shooting behind...

Trap American Trap | asked about 2 months ago by Sarah M.
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Struggling with consistency on my 27-yard handicap targets

Been shooting ATA trap for about 2 years and just moved back to the 27-yard line. My Browning Citori 725 with a Modified choke is dusting targets at 22 yards, but I'm missing more than I'd like now...

Trap American Trap | asked about 2 months ago by JustStartedShooting
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Just started shooting American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?

I'm brand new to trap and just shot my first round last weekend. I'm using a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads. I was missing a lot of targets, espec...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 months ago by Skeet Shooter Sue
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Just started shooting American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?

I'm brand new to trap and shooting a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke. I'm shooting from the 16-yard line with Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot at 1200 fps. I keep missing behind the birds, esp...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 months ago by JustStartedShooting
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Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets

Been shooting American Trap for about 5 years, just moved back to the 27-yard line and my scores are dropping. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot at 120...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 months ago by JustStartedShooting
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Struggling with sustained lead on handicap targets from 25 yards

Been shooting American Trap for a few years and just moved back to the 25-yard line. I'm consistently behind the targets when I try to use a sustained lead. My setup is a Browning Citori CX with a ...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 months ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Just started shooting American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?

I'm brand new to trap and shooting my dad's old Remington 870 with a modified choke. I'm on the 16-yard line and keep missing behind the birds, even when I feel like I'm swinging through. Using Fed...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 months ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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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 my local club. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 with a Modified choke, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 shot at 1200fps. I'm consistently shooting be...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 months ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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Struggling with consistency on handicap yardage in American Trap

I've been shooting American Trap for about 2 years and just moved back to the 23-yard line. My scores have dropped from low 20s to barely breaking 18. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Modified ch...

Trap American Trap | asked 3 months ago by Dave the Reloader
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