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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...
Struggling with consistency on station 8 at my local sporting clays course
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly sporting clays with my Browning Citori 725. I've got the basics down, but station 8 at my club is killing me - it's that long crosser from the high tower...
Anyone else find their pattern gets too tight with a full choke on sporting clays?
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I've been using a full choke for everything, thinking tighter is better, but I'm noticing I'm dusting targets at 20-25 yards b...
Struggling with consistency on station 8 skeet doubles
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly with my Beretta A300. I can handle most stations fine, but station 8 doubles are killing me - I keep missing the outgoing bird. I'm using a modified chok...
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...
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...
Just bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shooting and just picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12-gauge. Got it for a good deal at my local shop. I've never owned a shotgun before and honestly feel a bit...
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 feel like they plateau at station 8 on a sporting clays course?
Been shooting for about 2 years with my Browning Citori 725. I'm decent on most stations but station 8 always kills me - those crossing targets at 35 yards. I've tried a tighter choke (Improved Mod...
Just got a used Remington 870 for clays - what choke and shells should I start with?
Hey all, new shooter here. Picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge for trap and skeet. It came with a modified choke tube installed. I've been to the range twice and my pattern seems really...