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Just bought my first shotgun - a Beretta A300 - and I'm a bit overwhelmed. Where do I even start?
I've been to the range a couple times with friends and finally took the plunge with a Beretta A300. It's still in the box, and I'm staring at the manual wondering about chokes, ammo, and what to pr...
Just bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shooting and just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge. Got it for a good deal at my local shop. I've never owned a gun before and honestly feel a bit over...
Anyone else feel like they're overthinking their lead on crossing targets at 40+ yards?
Been shooting sporting clays for about 8 years now, mostly with my Browning Citori 725. Lately, I've been struggling with those long crossers on stations 7 and 8 at my local club. I'm using a Modif...
Anyone else find their pattern gets too tight with a full choke on 16-yard station 7 crossers?
Been shooting a Browning Citori 725 with a full choke in the bottom barrel for station 7 at my local club. Using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 shot. At 16 yards, I'm breaking targets but noticing the...
Anyone else find their pattern gets a little 'blown out' with 1 1/8 oz loads in a tight choke?
Been shooting a Browning Citori 725 with a full choke in the bottom barrel for sporting clays. I've been running Federal Gold Medal Grand 1 1/8 oz #8 shot at 1200 fps. On longer crossers past 40 ya...
Anyone else notice their pattern opening up with 1-1/8 oz loads vs 1 oz in their 12ga?
Been shooting my Beretta A400 Xcel for a few years now, mostly 1 oz #8 at 1200 fps for sporting clays. Tried some Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 at 1300 fps last weekend and my break percentage droppe...
Struggling with consistency on FITASC parcours station 3 doubles
Been shooting FITASC for a couple seasons now, but I keep dropping targets on station 3 where you get that high incomer and low quartering-away pair. I'm running a Browning 725 with Briley extended...
Just shot my first NSCA registered event and my scores were all over the place
I shot my first NSCA registered shoot last weekend and my scores were super inconsistent. I'd crush a station then totally whiff the next one. I'm shooting a Beretta A400 with a Modified choke, usi...
Squad etiquette question - how early should I show up for my squad time?
I'm shooting my first NSCA registered shoot next weekend at the state championship. My squad time is 9:30am. I've shot local club shoots before where you just show up and shoot, but this seems more...
First NSCA registered shoot coming up - what should I expect?
Just signed up for my first NSCA shoot next month. I've only shot at my local club's fun shoots before. I'm using a Beretta A400 Xcel with an Improved Cylinder choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 ...