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Just started sporting clays - what's a good all-around choke for my Beretta A300?
I've been out three times now with my new Beretta A300 Outlander and I'm getting smoked on the longer crossing shots. Using the factory modified choke that came with it, but I'm missing way too man...
First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?
Just signed up for my first NSCA shoot next month and honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed. I've been shooting casually at my local club for about 6 months with my Beretta A300 Outlander (Modified ch...
Just started shooting American Trap - how do I know what choke to use?
I'm brand new to trap shooting and just got a used Browning Citori 12 gauge. I've been shooting from the 16-yard line with the modified choke it came with, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #7.5 loads....
Hevi-Shot vs. Boss for late-season geese - which patterns tighter at 50+ yards?
Been running Hevi-Shot #2s in my Browning A5 for the last few seasons on Canadas, but I'm seeing more cripples on those longer shots when they're flaring. My buddy swears by Boss #3s for the extra ...
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...
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...
First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?
Just signed up for my first NSCA registered 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...
NSCA registered shoot - what's a good choke setup for sporting clays?
Heading to my first NSCA registered shoot next month and trying to figure out my choke setup. I shoot a Beretta A400 Xcel with 30" barrels. Been using IC/M for local club shoots, but not sure if th...
My reloads for sporting clays are inconsistent - patterns seem to change from shell to shell
I've been reloading for about 2 years on a MEC 600 Jr. using once-fired Remington STS hulls, Claybuster wads, and Alliant Extra-Lite powder. My setup is a Browning Citori with an Improved Cylinder ...
Squad etiquette question for my first registered NSCA shoot
I'm signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot next month and I'm a bit nervous about squad etiquette. I've shot local club events for about 2 years with my Browning Citori 725 Sporting, but neve...