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Just started American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?

Hey all, brand new shooter here. I'm shooting American Trap from the 16-yard line with a Beretta A300 Outlander (28" barrel, IC choke). Using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 shot. I'm consistently missi...

Trap American Trap | asked 2 days ago by Dave the Reloader
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Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets from 27 yards

Been shooting American Trap for a few years, moved back to the 27-yard line last season and my scores dropped. I'm using a Browning Citori CX with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot at ...

Trap American Trap | asked 3 days ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Struggling with consistency on handicap yardage - any tips?

I've been shooting American Trap for about 2 years and just moved back to the 23-yard line. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Modified choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #8 shot at 1200 fps. Some days I ...

Trap American Trap | asked 7 days ago by Duck Hunter Dan
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Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets from 27 yards

Been shooting American Trap for about 5 years, just moved back to the 27-yard line and my scores have tanked. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Full choke, shooting 1-1/8 oz of #7.5 shot at 1200 f...

Trap American Trap | asked 9 days ago by NewShooter2024
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Just started American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just joined a local club. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 shot at 1200fps. I'm consistently sh...

Trap American Trap | asked 11 days ago by Sporting Clays Steve
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Struggling with my 27-yard handicap station 3 targets

I've been shooting American Trap for about 2 years and just moved back to the 27-yard line. I'm consistently missing station 3 targets to the right (I'm a right-handed shooter). I'm using a Brownin...

Trap American Trap | asked 14 days ago by JustStartedShooting
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Just started American Trap - how much lead do I need at 16 yards?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just joined a local club. I've been shooting a Beretta A300 Outlander with a Modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads. I'm consistently shooting behind...

Trap American Trap | asked 14 days ago by Competition Chris
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Just started American Trap - what choke should I use for the 16-yard line?

Hey everyone, brand new shooter here. I just got a Beretta A300 Outlander and I'm shooting my first few rounds of American Trap from the 16-yard line. I've been using the Modified choke that came w...

Trap American Trap | asked 17 days ago by Dave the Reloader
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Just started American Trap - how much lead should I be giving these targets?

I'm brand new to trap shooting and just joined a local club. I'm shooting a Beretta A300 with a Modified choke, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 loads at 1200fps. I keep missing behind the birds, e...

Trap American Trap | asked 17 days ago by Old Timer Bob
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Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets from 27 yards

I've moved back to the 27-yard line in American Trap and my break percentage has dropped from 90% to maybe 70% on the long left and right targets. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Full choke, sho...

Trap American Trap | asked 18 days ago by Dave the Reloader
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