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Just bought my first shotgun - what's the best way to break it in?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to this and just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge. The previous owner said it's only had about 50 shells through it. I've heard different things about bre...
Anyone else feel like their pattern gets a little 'blown out' with high-velocity 1-1/8 oz loads in a full choke?
Been shooting a Browning Citori 725 with a full choke in the bottom barrel for trap. Using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 at 1300 fps. At 40 yards, the breaks seem a little less decisive than with my ...
Anyone else think the new Federal Top Gun shells pattern tighter than the old ones?
Been shooting sporting clays for about 2 years now, mostly with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I usually run a Modified choke and shoot 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot. Picked up a flat of the new Federal Top Gun shell...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good practice routine for a total beginner?
I picked up a used Remington 870 12-gauge with a modified choke. I've been to the range twice and can hit maybe 3 out of 10 clays at 25 yards with Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot. Feeling pretty overwhelm...
Just got a used Remington 870 for clays - what shells should I start with?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge for trap shooting at my local club. I've only shot it once with some old Winchester target loads a buddy gave me. Wh...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good all-around choke for trap and sporting clays?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shotgun sports and just picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge. I've been to the range a couple times with friends and want to start shooting trap and maybe...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good practice routine for a total beginner?
I picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12-gauge with a modified choke. I've been to the range twice and can hit maybe half the clays at 25 yards. I'm using Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot loads. Should ...
Just bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun ever and I'm excited to get into trap shooting. I've never owned a firearm before, so I...
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 feel like they plateau at station 8 on sporting clays?
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly sporting clays. I'm pretty consistent on most stations but station 8 at my local club always kills me. It's that long crosser from the high tower, maybe ...