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First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?

Just signed up for my first NSCA shoot next month and I'm a bit nervous. I've only shot at my local club's fun shoots before. I'll be using my Beretta A400 Xcel with a Modified choke and Federal To...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked 21 days ago by Sarah M.
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Just shot my first NSCA registered shoot - how do I know if my classification is right?

Shot my first NSCA registered event last weekend at the state shoot. I'm using a Browning Citori 725 with Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads. My squad mates said I'd be in D class,...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked 22 days ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Just shot my first NSCA registered shoot - how do I know if my score qualifies for classification?

Shot my first NSCA registered 100-target event last weekend with my Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting. Finished with an 82. I've been shooting casually for about 2 years but this was my first registered e...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked 26 days ago by Dave the Reloader
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Anyone else think the NSCA classification system needs a tweak for shooters who travel a lot?

I'm a Master class shooter in my home state, but when I travel to big registered shoots in other zones, I feel like I'm getting crushed. I shoot a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon with Briley extended cho...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked 28 days ago by JustStartedShooting
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First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?

I've been shooting sporting clays casually for about 6 months and just signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot next month. Shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel with Modified choke, usually Federal Top...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked 29 days ago by Mike from Texas
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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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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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First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?

I've been shooting sporting clays casually for about 6 months and just signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot next month. Shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel with an IC choke, usually using Federal ...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked about 1 month ago by JustStartedShooting
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ATA Doubles at 27 yards - struggling with the second bird

Been shooting ATA registered shoots for years, but I'm consistently dropping the second target in doubles from the 27-yard line. My first bird is solid, but I feel rushed on the second. Shooting a ...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked about 1 month ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?

Just signed up for my first NSCA shoot next month and I'm a bit nervous. I've only shot at my local club's fun shoots before. I'll be using my Beretta A400 Xcel with an Improved Cylinder choke and ...

Competitions Registered Shoots | asked about 1 month ago by Old Timer Bob
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