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Just got my first O/U - what's a good all-around choke setup for clays?

Picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge with 30" barrels to start shooting sporting clays. It came with a set of five Invector chokes. I'm heading to the range this weekend and don't want to be s...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months 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 months ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting vs Browning Maxus Sporting for sporting clays?

I've been shooting a Browning Citori for about 2 years and want to try a semi-auto for sporting clays. I'm looking at the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting and Browning Maxus Sporting. Both feel good in t...

Shotguns Semi-Auto | asked 3 months ago by Old Timer Bob
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Looking at a used Browning Citori for sporting clays - what should I check?

Found a Browning Citori 625 Sporting at my local shop for what seems like a decent price. It's about 5 years old with maybe 5,000 rounds through it according to the seller. I've been shooting a Ber...

Shotguns Buying Advice | asked 3 months ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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Anyone else notice a difference in pointability between flat and concave ribs on sporting clays guns?

I've been shooting a Browning Citori with a flat rib for years and recently tried a friend's Beretta 694 with a concave rib. The Beretta felt like it pointed more naturally on crossing targets, esp...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by Trap Shooter Tom
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Beretta 692 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - anyone shot both extensively?

I'm looking to upgrade from my A400 to a dedicated sporting O/U and have narrowed it down to the Beretta 692 and Browning 725. I shoot mostly sporting clays, 100-200 targets weekly. My local club h...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by Competition Chris
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Just got a used Browning Citori - what's the first thing I should check?

Hey folks, I'm brand new to shotgunning and just picked up a used Browning Citori 12ga over/under for clays. It's my first gun and I'm excited but a little nervous. The previous owner said it's bee...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by JustStartedShooting
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Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori 12ga. What should I check before taking it to the range?

I'm brand new to shooting and just picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun ever and I want to make sure it's safe to shoot. The action seems tight and the...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by Sarah M.
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Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting vs Browning Maxus Sporting for sporting clays?

I've been shooting a Browning Citori for about two years now and want to try a semi-auto for sporting clays to reduce recoil on longer practice days. I'm torn between the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting...

Shotguns Semi-Auto | asked 3 months ago by Dave the Reloader
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Anyone else notice a difference in pointability between flat and concave ribs on sporting clays guns?

I've been shooting a Browning Citori with a 10mm flat rib for years and just picked up a used Perazzi MX8 with a concave rib. At the club yesterday, I was consistently shooting 2-3 inches high on c...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by JustStartedShooting
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