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Beretta 692 vs Browning 725 for FITASC Sporting - anyone shot both extensively?
I'm a serious FITASC shooter looking to upgrade from my old Beretta 686. I've narrowed it down to the Beretta 692 and Browning 725, both 30" barrels. I've handled both at the shop and they feel dif...
Just bought my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori - and the stock feels too long. What should I do?
I'm brand new to sporting clays and picked up a Browning Citori 12ga from a local shop. It's a 30" barrel model. When I mount it, the stock feels like it's poking me in the cheekbone and I'm stretc...
Looking at a used Browning Citori 725 for sporting clays - what should I check?
Found a used Browning Citori 725 12ga at my local shop, asking $2,200. It's a 30" barrel with an adjustable comb, looks clean. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 for about two years and want to step...
Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori 12ga. What should I check before taking it out?
Hey all, super excited to join the sport! Picked up a Browning Citori over/under from a local guy. It's my first shotgun ever. Before I head to the range, what are the key things I should inspect o...
Just got a used Remington 870, what's the first thing I should check?
Picked up a used 870 Wingmaster for my first shotgun. It looks clean, but I'm not sure what to look for before taking it to the range. I've got some Federal Top Gun target loads to start with. What...
Just got a used Browning Citori - what's the first thing I should check?
Hey all, super excited - just picked up my first shotgun, a used Browning Citori 12ga O/U from a local shop. It's in decent shape but I'm brand new to this. Before I even think about taking it to t...
Anyone else notice a difference in swing feel between 30" and 32" barrels on a Krieghoff K-80?
I've been shooting my K-80 with 30" barrels for years and love it for sporting clays. Recently tried a buddy's identical setup but with 32" barrels and it felt noticeably smoother on long crossers....
Beretta A400 vs Browning Maxus for sporting clays - which handles better?
I've been shooting a Beretta A400 Xcel for about a year now, mostly shooting sporting clays at my local club. I'm consistently hitting 18-22/25 on most courses, but I'm wondering if a gas-operated ...
Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori 12ga. What should I check before taking it to the range?
I'm brand new to shooting and just picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun ever and I want to make sure it's safe to shoot. The action seems tight and the...
Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori 12ga. What should I check before taking it out?
Picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun and I'm excited to try trap shooting. The action seems tight and the wood looks good, but I'm not sure what else I...