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Anyone else notice their Perazzi MX8 shoots a bit high with factory chokes?
Been shooting my MX8 for about a year now, mostly sporting clays. I'm consistently breaking targets but notice I'm having to consciously aim low on crossing shots. Using factory flush chokes (IC/M)...
Just got a Browning Citori 12ga - what factory chokes should I start with for trap?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Just picked up a Browning Citori 12 gauge and I'm heading to the trap range this weekend. The gun came with a set of factory chokes (improved cylinder, modified, fu...
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...
Struggling with consistent lead on crossing targets at 30 yards
Been shooting for about 2 years, mostly sporting clays. I'm using a Browning 725 with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot at 1200 fps. At my local club, I keep missing station 8 where th...
My GSP keeps breaking point too early on pheasants - any tips?
I've been hunting with my 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer for about a season now, and he's solid on finding birds but tends to break point when they're still 20-30 yards out. I'm using a Bere...
Squad etiquette question for my first NSCA registered shoot
I'm signed up for my first NSCA registered shoot next month at Pintail Point. I've shot local club stuff for about 2 years with buddies, but never a big registered event. My main worry is squad eti...
Struggling with crossing targets on station 3 at my local sporting clays course
I've been shooting for about 2 years and my scores are stuck. On station 3, I'm consistently missing the crossing targets that come from the high tower. I'm using a Browning 725 with a Modified cho...
Looking for a good 20ga load for late season pheasants
I've been using my Beretta A400 Xcel with a Modified choke and 1oz of #6 shot for pheasants this season. It's been fine on early season birds, but I'm missing more on the longer, flushing shots we'...
My GSP is creeping on birds after the flush - any tips to lock him in?
I've been working with my 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer on steadiness, and he's solid on point. But the second I flush the bird, he wants to take a step or two forward before I shoot. We've...
Can't seem to hit crossing targets consistently with my new Beretta A300
Just got into sporting clays a few months ago. I'm using a Beretta A300 with a Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot at 1,200 fps. On stations with true crossing targets, like station 3 at my...