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Looking for a soft-shooting 1 oz target load that patterns well in my tight-choked O/U
I've been shooting a Browning Citori CX with Briley extended chokes (LM in bottom, IM in top) for sporting clays. Been using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz loads, but they're a bit punchy for 200+ target...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander - what factory loads should I start with for trap?
Hey all, brand new to the sport and just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander 12ga. I've been shooting trap a few times with borrowed guns and want to get my own setup dialed in. I'm seeing so many o...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander - what factory loads 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. I've been reading about all the different factory loads (Federal, Winchester AA, etc.) and i...
My STS reloads are hitting low at station 3 - pattern issue?
Been reloading Remington STS hulls on my MEC 600 Jr. with 17.5gr of Alliant Extra-Lite, a WAA12SL wad, and 1oz of #8 lead shot. My Browning Citori with a Modified choke patterns great at stations 1...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander for trap - what factory shells should I start with?
Hey all, brand new to shotgunning here. Picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke for trap shooting at my local club. I've been reading about different loads but honestly feel overwh...
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...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander - what's a good factory load to start with?
Hey everyone, brand new shooter here. Just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander for sporting clays and maybe some dove hunting this fall. I'm a bit overwhelmed looking at all the ammo options at the ...
Trying to fine-tune my 1oz reloads for sporting clays - getting inconsistent patterns past 35 yards
Been working up some 1oz #8 loads for my Beretta 686 with 28" barrels and Briley Light Mod chokes. Using once-fired STS hulls, Federal 209 primers, 17.5gr of Alliant Extra-Lite, and Claybuster WAA1...
Beretta 686 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - which handles better on long crossers?
I've been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon for years and love it, but recently tried a friend's Browning 725 and it felt amazing on station 8 at my local club. Those long left-to-right crossers...
My reloads for sporting clays are inconsistent - any advice?
Been reloading for about a year now with a MEC 600 Jr. using once-fired STS hulls, Claybuster WAA12 wads, and Alliant Extra-Lite powder. My pattern board shows some shells are tight and others are ...