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Anyone else feel like their scores plateau after 2 years?
Been shooting sporting clays for about 2.5 years now, mostly with my Browning Citori 725. I consistently shoot in the low 70s out of 100, but just can't seem to break into the 80s. I practice weekl...
Just got a Beretta A300 Outlander - what's a good factory load to start with?
Hey everyone, brand new shooter here. Just picked up a Beretta A300 Outlander for sporting clays and maybe some dove hunting this fall. I'm a bit overwhelmed looking at all the ammo options at the ...
Just shot my first NSCA registered shoot - how do I know what class they'll put me in?
Shot my first NSCA registered event last weekend at my local club. I've been shooting casually for about 2 years but never competed officially. I shot a 78/100 with my Beretta A400 Xcel using Feder...
Station 3 doubles in American Skeet - can't seem to get the timing right
Been shooting American Skeet for about 2 years now, mostly at my local club. I'm using a Beretta A400 Xcel with Skeet chokes and Federal Top Gun 2¾" 1⅛ oz #9 loads. On Station 3 doubles, I keep mis...
Struggling with true pairs on station 7 - any tips for the second shot?
Been shooting sporting clays for about 2 years now, mostly at my local club. Station 7 has me stumped - it's a true pair with a crossing rabbit followed by a high teal. I'm hitting the rabbit consi...
First time pheasant hunter - what's a good all-around load?
Just got my license and a used Beretta A300 Outlander. Heading to South Dakota for a guided hunt this fall. I've been shooting clays with 7.5 target loads, but my buddy says I need something heavie...
Squad etiquette question for my first NSCA registered shoot
I'm shooting my first NSCA registered event next month at Pintail Point. I've done a few local club shoots, but I'm nervous about messing up squad etiquette. I'll be shooting my Beretta A400 Xcel w...
First time pheasant hunter - what's a good all-around load?
Just got my license and a used Beretta A300. Heading to South Dakota for pheasant season with some buddies. I've been shooting clays with 7.5 target loads, but I know that's not right for birds. No...
Just started shooting American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?
I'm brand new to trap and shooting my dad's old Remington 870 with a modified choke. I'm on the 16-yard line and keep missing behind the birds, even when I feel like I'm swinging through. Using Fed...
Struggling with consistent leads on station 4 high house in American Skeet
Been shooting American Skeet for about 5 years with a Browning Citori 725, 30" barrels, Skeet/Skeet chokes, and Federal Top Gun 2.75" 1-1/8oz #9 at 1200fps. I can break the low house bird cleanly, ...