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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...
Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori - and the LOP feels too long. What should I do?
I'm brand new to sporting clays and picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge. It's a beautiful gun, but when I mount it, the stock feels like it's too long for me. I'm 5'8" with average arms. Have...
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...
Looking at a used Browning Citori 725 - what should I check before buying?
Found a used Browning Citori 725 12ga at my local shop for what seems like a decent price. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 for about two years now and want to try an O/U for sporting clays. The g...
Just bought my first shotgun - a used Beretta A300 - and wondering about barrel length
I'm brand new to sporting clays and picked up a used Beretta A300 semi-auto. It came with a 28" barrel, but I've seen guys at the club with everything from 26" to 32". For a beginner like me, does ...
Beretta 692 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - anyone else struggle with this choice?
I've been shooting a Beretta 686 for years but want to upgrade to something more competition-focused. I'm torn between the Beretta 692 and Browning 725 - both feel great when I shoulder them. My lo...
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 I'm considering a Browning 725 for my next gun. I shoot mostly sporting clays, and I struggle a bit with those long, fast c...
Beretta A400 vs Browning Maxus for sporting clays - can't decide!
Been shooting a Mossberg 500 for about two years, mostly trap and some informal sporting clays. I'm ready to upgrade to a semi-auto for the softer recoil and faster follow-ups. I've narrowed it dow...
Anyone else notice a difference in swing feel between a 30" and 32" barrel on a Krieghoff K-80 for sporting clays?
I've been shooting a K-80 with 30" barrels for a few years now, mostly at my local club's sporting course. Recently tried a buddy's identical setup but with 32" tubes. Felt like the longer barrels ...
Beretta 686 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - anyone else struggle with this choice?
I've been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I for about 5 years now and love it, but I'm considering upgrading to a Browning 725 Sporting. My scores have plateaued around 85-90 at my local club....