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First registered NSCA shoot this weekend - what should I expect?
I've been shooting sporting clays casually for about 6 months and signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot. I shoot a Beretta A400 Xcel with modified choke and Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot. I'm ner...
Struggling with station 8 high house in American Skeet
Just started shooting American Skeet a few months back and station 8 is killing me, especially the high house bird. I'm using a Beretta A300 with a Skeet choke, shooting 1 oz of #9 shot at 1200 fps...
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 ...
Struggling with my lead on long handicap targets at 27 yards
Been shooting American Trap for about 2 years and just moved back to the 27-yard line. I'm consistently behind the targets, especially on station 5. Shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel with a Modified cho...
Anyone else find Hevi-Shot #2s pattern too tight for late-season mallards?
Been running a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus with a Full choke for late-season mallards over decoys, usually 25-35 yards. Switched from Federal Black Cloud #3s to Hevi-Shot Magnum Blend (2/4/6) and the ...
Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting vs Browning Maxus Sporting for sporting clays
I've been shooting sporting clays for about 2 years now and my old Remington 1100 is starting to show its age. Looking to upgrade to a dedicated sporting semi-auto. I've narrowed it down to the Ber...
My new Lab puppy won't bring the dummy back all the way, just drops it halfway
Just got my first bird dog, an 8-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to introduce retrieving with a canvas dummy in the yard. He'll chase it and pick it up, but then he trots back about halfway and drop...
First NSCA registered shoot this weekend - what should I expect?
Just signed up for my first NSCA shoot at my local club. I've only shot practice rounds with friends before. I'll be using my Beretta A300 with a modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander - what factory shells should I start with for trap?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander with a modified choke for trap shooting. I've been to the range twice and tried some cheap Rio shells, but my patterns seem ...
My new lab puppy won't fetch, just runs off with the dummy
Just got an 8-week-old black lab for duck hunting. When I toss a training dummy, he sprints to it but then runs around the yard with it instead of bringing it back. I've tried calling him and using...