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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...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked about 1 month ago by JustStartedShooting
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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...

Skeet American Skeet | asked about 1 month ago by Skeet Shooter Sue
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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 ...

Accessories Chokes | asked about 1 month ago by JustStartedShooting
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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...

Trap American Trap | asked about 1 month ago by Duck Hunter Dan
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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 ...

Hunting Waterfowl | asked about 1 month ago by NewShooter2024
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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...

Shotguns Semi-Auto | asked about 1 month ago by NewShooter2024
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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...

Bird Dogs Retrievers | asked about 1 month ago by Coach Jim
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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...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked about 1 month ago by Coach Jim
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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 ...

Ammunition & Reloading Factory Loads | asked about 1 month ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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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...

Bird Dogs Retrievers | asked about 1 month ago by Dave the Reloader
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