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My GSP is breaking at flush - tried everything but e-collar

My 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has been steady to wing and shot for two seasons, but this fall he's started breaking when the bird flushes. I've gone back to check-cord drills with plante...

Bird Dogs Pointing Dogs | asked 1 day ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets from 27 yards

Been shooting American Trap for a few years, moved back to the 27-yard line last season and my scores dropped. I'm using a Browning Citori CX with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot at ...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 days ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Struggling with consistent leads on station 4 high house in American Skeet

Been shooting American Skeet for about 5 years, mostly with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I'm solid on most stations but station 4 high house gives me fits - sometimes I'm ahead, sometimes behind, and I ca...

Skeet American Skeet | asked 2 days ago by Old Timer Bob
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Trying to fine-tune my 1-1/8 oz reloads for sporting clays - getting inconsistent patterns at 40 yards

Been working up some 12ga reloads for my Browning Citori CX with a Modified choke. Using once-fired STS hulls, WAA12SL wads, 18.0 grains of Alliant Extra-Lite, and #8 lead shot. Patterns look great...

Ammunition & Reloading Reloading | asked 2 days ago by Competition Chris
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My new lab puppy won't bring the dummy back, just runs around with it

Just got my first bird dog, an 8-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to start some basic retrieving with a canvas dummy in the yard, but he grabs it and then just runs laps instead of coming back to me....

Bird Dogs Retrievers | asked 2 days ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Trying to fine-tune my 1-1/8 oz reloads for sporting clays - getting inconsistent breaks at 40 yards

I've been working up a load for my Browning Citori 725 with a Modified choke, using once-fired STS hulls, Claybuster WAA12 wads, and 18.0 grains of Alliant Extra-Lite. I'm getting good patterns at ...

Ammunition & Reloading Reloading | asked 2 days ago by Mike from Texas
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Just bought my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori - and the stock feels too long. What should I do?

I'm brand new to sporting clays and picked up a Browning Citori 12ga from a local shop. It's a 30" barrel model. When I mount it, the stock feels like it's poking me in the cheekbone and I'm stretc...

Shotguns Gun Fitting | asked 3 days ago by Old Timer Bob
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Trying to fine-tune my 1-1/8oz reloads for sporting clays - getting inconsistent breaks at 40 yards

I've been working up some 12ga reloads for my Browning Citori with 30" barrels and Briley extended chokes (LM/Mod). Using once-fired STS hulls, WAA12SL wads, 18.5gr of Alliant Extra-Lite, and #8 le...

Ammunition & Reloading Reloading | asked 3 days ago by JustStartedShooting
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Squad etiquette question - how early should I show up for my squad time?

I'm shooting my first NSCA registered shoot next weekend at the state championship. My squad time is 9:30am. I've shot local club shoots before where you just show up and shoot, but this seems more...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked 3 days ago by NewShooter2024
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Looking at a used Browning Citori 725 for sporting clays - what should I check?

Found a used Browning Citori 725 12ga at my local shop, asking $2,200. It's a 30" barrel with an adjustable comb, looks clean. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 for about two years and want to step...

Shotguns Buying Advice | asked 3 days ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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