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Just got my first shotgun - a used Browning Citori - and the LOP feels too long. What should I do?
I'm brand new to sporting clays and picked up a used Browning Citori 12 gauge. It's a beautiful gun, but when I mount it, the stock feels like it's too long for me. I'm 5'8" with average arms. Have...
My Perazzi MX8 feels great on the first shot but I'm struggling with the second barrel on true pairs
Been shooting my MX8 for about a year now, and I'm consistently hitting the first target on true pairs but missing the second. I've tried adjusting my mount and timing, but it's still happening. Us...
Anyone else notice a difference in swing feel between a 30" and 32" barrel on a Krieghoff K-80 for sporting clays?
I've been shooting a K-80 with 30" barrels for a few years now, mostly at my local club's sporting course. Recently tried a buddy's identical setup but with 32" tubes. Felt like the longer barrels ...
Anyone else notice a difference in pointability between flat and concave ribs on sporting clays guns?
I've been shooting a Browning Citori with a flat rib for years and recently tried a friend's Beretta 694 with a concave rib. The Beretta felt like it pointed more naturally on crossing targets, esp...
Beretta A400 vs Browning Maxus for sporting clays - which handles better?
I've been shooting a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus for about a year now, mostly for waterfowl, but I'm getting more into sporting clays. I've been shooting around 70-80/100 at my local club. A buddy let...
Anyone else notice their Perazzi MX8 shoots a bit high with factory chokes?
Been shooting my MX8 for about a year now, mostly sporting clays. I'm consistently breaking targets but notice I'm having to consciously aim low on crossing shots. Using factory flush chokes (IC/M)...
Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting vs Browning Maxus Sporting for sporting clays?
I've been shooting a Browning Citori for about 2 years and want to try a semi-auto for sporting clays. I'm looking at the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting and Browning Maxus Sporting. Both feel good in t...
Looking at a used Browning Citori 725 - what should I check before buying?
Found a used Browning Citori 725 12ga at my local shop for what seems like a decent price. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 for about two years now and want to try an O/U for sporting clays. The g...
Anyone else notice a difference in pointability between flat and concave ribs on sporting clays guns?
I've been shooting a Browning Citori with a 10mm flat rib for years and just picked up a used Perazzi MX8 with a concave rib. At the club yesterday, I was consistently shooting 2-3 inches high on c...
Beretta 686 vs Browning 725 for sporting clays - which handles better on long crossers?
I've been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon for years and love it, but recently tried a friend's Browning 725 and it felt amazing on station 8 at my local club. Those long left-to-right crossers...