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Anyone else notice a difference in swing feel between 30" and 32" barrels on sporting clays?
I've been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon with 30" barrels for years and love it for skeet. Recently picked up a used Browning 725 with 32" barrels for sporting clays. The Browning feels like ...
Just shot my first NSCA registered shoot - how do I know if my score qualifies for anything?
Shot my first NSCA registered event last weekend at the state shoot. I'm using a Browning Citori 725 with Modified/Improved Modified chokes and 1oz #8 loads. Finished with an 82/100, which felt dec...
Struggling with consistency on my 27-yard handicap targets
Been shooting ATA trap for about 2 years and just moved back to the 27-yard line. My Browning Citori 725 with a Modified choke is dusting targets at 22 yards, but I'm missing more than I'd like now...
Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting vs Browning Maxus Sporting for sporting clays?
I've been shooting a Mossberg 500 for about 2 years and want to upgrade to a semi-auto for sporting clays. I'm looking at the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting and Browning Maxus Sporting. Both feel good ...
Hevi-Shot vs. Boss for late-season honkers?
Been chasing Canadas over corn stubble with my Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus, using a Patternmaster Code Black Goose choke. I've had good luck with Federal Black Cloud 3" BBs early season, but these lat...
Struggling with true pairs on station 7 at my local course - any tips?
My club's station 7 has a true pair with a crossing rabbit and a high teal going away. I'm using a Beretta 686 with IC and Mod chokes, shooting 1-1/8 oz #8 at 1200 fps. I keep hitting the rabbit cl...
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...
Looking for a good 1-1/8 oz target load for my Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting
Been shooting for about two years, mostly with my Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting with a Modified choke. I've been using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 shot and it's been fine, but I'm starting to reload a...
Struggling with true pairs on station 7 at my local course - any tips?
My club's station 7 has a true pair with a crossing rabbit and a high overhead going away. I'm consistently hitting the rabbit but missing the overhead. Using a Beretta 686 with IC choke, shooting ...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander - what factory loads should I start with for trap?
Hey all, brand new to the sport and just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander 12ga. I've been shooting trap a few times with borrowed guns and want to get my own setup dialed in. I'm seeing so many o...