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Just bought my first shotgun - what's the best way to break it in?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to this and just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge. The previous owner said it's only had about 50 shells through it. I've heard different things about bre...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good practice routine for a total beginner?
I picked up a used Remington 870 12-gauge with a modified choke. I've been to the range twice and can hit maybe 3 out of 10 clays at 25 yards with Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot. Feeling pretty overwhelm...
Just got a used Remington 870 for clays - what shells should I start with?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge for trap shooting at my local club. I've only shot it once with some old Winchester target loads a buddy gave me. Wh...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good all-around choke for trap and sporting clays?
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to shotgun sports and just picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge. I've been to the range a couple times with friends and want to start shooting trap and maybe...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good practice routine for a total beginner?
I picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12-gauge with a modified choke. I've been to the range twice and can hit maybe half the clays at 25 yards. I'm using Federal Top Gun 7.5 shot loads. Should ...
Just bought my first shotgun - what should I do next?
Hey everyone, I just picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge from a local shop. It's my first shotgun ever and I'm excited to get into trap shooting. I've never owned a firearm before, so I...
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 honestly feel a bit over...
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. I've been to the range once with a friend who showed me the basics, but now I'm on my own. What sh...
Just bought my first shotgun - what's a good practice routine?
I picked up a used Beretta A300 Outlander 12-gauge last week and shot my first round of sporting clays over the weekend. I had a blast but only broke about 30% of the targets. I'm using a modified ...
Struggling with consistency on station 8 at my local sporting clays course
Been shooting for about 2 years now, mostly sporting clays. I'm using a Browning Citori with a modified choke and Federal Top Gun 1-1/8 oz #8 loads. I can hit most targets fine, but station 8 with ...