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My Perazzi MX8 feels great on the range but I'm dropping more targets than usual in competition lately.

Been shooting my MX8 for about 3 years now, mostly sporting clays. Lately I've been missing more crossing shots, especially at stations 3 and 7 where the targets are coming from the left. I've chec...

Shotguns Gun Fitting | asked 3 months ago by Old Timer Bob
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Beretta 694 vs. Browning 725 for sporting clays - anyone else agonizing over this choice?

I've been shooting a Beretta 686 for years but want to upgrade to something more competition-focused. I shoot mostly sporting clays, some FITASC. Tried both the 694 and 725 at the range - the 694 f...

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

Picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun and I'm excited to try trap shooting. The action seems tight and the wood looks good, but I'm not sure what else I...

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

I'm brand new to sporting clays and picked up this older Citori from a local shop. It seems to cycle okay dry-firing, but I'm not sure what maintenance stuff I should do before hitting the range. I...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by Mike from Texas
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My Perazzi MX8 feels great on the first shot but I'm struggling with the second barrel on true pairs

Been shooting my MX8 for about a year now, and I'm consistently hitting the first target on true pairs but missing the second. I've tried adjusting my mount and timing, but it's still happening. Us...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by Sarah M.
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Beretta 694 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - anyone shot both extensively?

I'm a serious sporting clays shooter averaging 90+ at my local club. Currently shooting a Caesar Guerini Summit but considering an upgrade. I've handled both the Beretta 694 and Browning 725 in the...

Shotguns Over/Under | asked 3 months ago by Dave the Reloader
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Just got a used Remington 870, what's the first thing I should check?

Picked up a used 870 Wingmaster for my first shotgun. It looks clean, but I'm not sure what to look for before taking it to the range. I've got some Federal Top Gun target loads to start with. What...

Shotguns Pump | asked 3 months ago by Duck Hunter Dan
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Just bought my first shotgun - a used Beretta A300. What's the first thing I should do?

Hey everyone, super excited to join the sport! I just picked up a used Beretta A300 semi-auto from a local shop. It looks clean, but I'm not sure where to start. Should I just take it straight to t...

Shotguns Semi-Auto | asked 3 months ago by Dave the Reloader
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Beretta A400 vs Browning Maxus for sporting clays - which handles better?

I've been shooting a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus for about a year now, mostly for waterfowl, but I'm getting more into sporting clays. I've been shooting around 70-80/100 at my local club. A buddy let...

Shotguns Semi-Auto | asked 3 months ago by Learning Larry
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Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting - what's a good choke setup for sporting clays?

I've been shooting my A400 Xcel for about a year now, mostly at my local club's sporting clays course. I've been using the factory flush chokes (IC and M) that came with it, but I feel like I'm mis...

Shotguns Semi-Auto | asked 3 months ago by NewShooter2024
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