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Anyone else think the new Federal Gold Medal Grand shells pattern too tight for sporting clays?
Been shooting sporting clays for years, usually run a Beretta 686 with an Improved Cylinder choke for most stations. Picked up a case of the new Federal Gold Medal Grand 1-1/8 oz #8 shot at 1290 fp...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's next?
Hey everyone, I just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12-gauge from my local shop. It came with a modified choke tube installed. I've never shot a shotgun before and want to try trap shooting...
Anyone else find station 8 at skeet way harder than the rest?
Been shooting skeet for about 2 years now with my Beretta A300 Outlander. I can consistently break 22-23 on stations 1-7, but station 8 just kills me. I'm using an Improved Cylinder choke and 1-1/8...
Anyone else think the new Federal Gold Medal Grand shells pattern too tight for sporting clays?
Been shooting sporting clays for years with my Browning Citori 725, usually with an Improved Cylinder choke and standard 1-1/8 oz #8 loads. Picked up a case of the new Federal Gold Medal Grands (1-...
Just got my first shotgun - a Mossberg 500 - and feeling overwhelmed about where to start
Picked up a Mossberg 500 12-gauge with a 28" barrel after saving up for months. I've shot a friend's gun once at a range, but now that I own one, I'm not sure what to do next. Should I join a club,...
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 find station 8 at skeet way tougher with a 20 gauge?
Been shooting skeet for about 2 years now, mostly with my Beretta A400 Xcel 12 gauge. Recently picked up a Browning Citori 20 gauge for fun and to practice with lighter loads. I'm crushing stations...
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 want to make sure I'm do...
Anyone else think 7/8 oz loads feel weird in a 12 gauge?
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly sporting clays with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I usually run 1 oz loads at 1200 fps for everything. Picked up some Federal Top Gun 7/8 oz #8 shot to save a li...
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 an IM choke for sporting clays. When I run Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 shot at 1200 fps, I feel like I'm getting a slightly wider, less dense pattern past 3...