I can almost guarantee this question has been asked before but here goes, I’ve been shooting trap on and off for a couple of months now and was interested in the extra challenge of sporting clays, my current setup is a Winchester model 12 chambered in 12 gauge with a fixed full choke, my question is will the full choke be more of a hindrance then a advantage and should I buy a dedicated gun just for sporting clays?

I come from a pistol background, so I pay a lot of attention to pull weight and quality of trigger break. I have NOT considered it that important for shotguns in the clay sports since they are so long and heavy and moving.

I recently started shooting a Rizzini BR110 Sporter X for trap. I immediately picked up ~4 birds/100 vs my SP Sporting. I know there are other variables like rib height and fit, for sure. But I started wondering if the Rizzini's sweet ass trigger is an advantage as well.

Here some quick metered pull weights for all shotguns I own around $3K.
-SP1 Sporting, 12ga - ~5lb
-Fausti DU (like the Caledon) - ~5lb
-SP1 Field, 20ga - ~4lb
-BR110 Sporter X - ~2lb 14oz

The Rizzini's trigger is "better" in other ways, too. Less pre- and post- travel. It feels like it's had a proper trigger job, honestly.

So, my questions/curiousities:
Does anyone care about the weight or quality of trigger pull for target shotguns? If so, do you feel it makes a difference for your scores?
Does anyone get trigger jobs?
Does anyone have a trigger gauge and some higher-end shotguns that you'd be willing to test and post up some numbers?

I'm new to shotgunning, only about 2 months now, but was hoping to start shooting some sporting clay competitions in 2025. I've glanced at the NSCA and FITASC rules and there's sections talking about unmount starts but I'm confused when it's required. Is it only required in FITASC or is it also required in NSCA?

Looking at purchasing a Silver Pigeon1 sporting and need some help deciding on barrel length. How much does height and body type factor in to barrel length choice? I am going to be using this for sporting clay mostly and I am 5'11 / 240lbs. The sporting model comes in 30 inch and 32 inch and I need help deciding which would be best.

Guys,

Contemplating the above two guns for sporting clays and trying to decide between the two they fit my budget and their sole purpose will be sporting clays.

Mainly this specific a400 from Cole’s vs the new 688: https://www.shop.colegun.com/products/cole-exclusive-beretta-a400-xcel-sporting-shotgun-12ga-30-sn-xa287349

Any thoughts as to which way to lean I used to competitively shoot trap with a browning trap xtra but haven’t shot in quite a few years

On the hot clays app and online every thing I see is you get one option per round. At the club I was shooting with a very experienced and skilled shooter. He was incredibly helpful to me, but he said you get two options per round and I can’t seem to find that anywhere? Is this a different variant of skeet maybe? We were starting mounted and it was the normal throws on each station. Thanks for your input!

Today was my first time shooting my new to me 525 Ultimate Grade 4 from Belgium, what a treat

I was so set on the 686, but I couldn’t justify taking it hunting or getting it banged up and stuff. So I got the A400 Xtreme Plus. I’m not crazy about the camo, but bass pro was doing $200 off if you purchase with their club card (0% apr for 12mos), and beretta is doing a $200 rebate on them as well. It’s so similar and so different from my finances A300 Ultima in 20 gauge. The recoil on the A400 with target loads is surprisingly light. It’s butter. I have a sporting clays competition in December and I’ll be shooting this. Wish me luck!

Our local shop lost their FFL (dumbass move) and Runnings will no longer do transfers. We’re pretty avid gun owners and are thinking about setting up shop. After researching our state laws and creating a business plan, we’ve decided to apply for an FFL . Now we need to setup logistics like a POS system. Is there a resource for FFL holders where we can talk to other license holders about what they use?

Looking for a gun shop in Central New Jersey that carries a larger O/U selection than most other shops I’ve been to. All I see are 2 or 3 Mossbergs and a couple Brownings, all sub $1000 in addition to pump actions, autos and generally hunting guns. Want to try and test the fit for a Beretta 694. Happy to try PA as well. TIA.

Hoping someone here has some experience with this. I live near a range and it can get pretty loud. Anyone know have noise cancelling earbuds for shooting that still allow you to hear conversations? Thanks for any help.

I’m left handed and left I dominate. I can do many things right handed but shooting left feels a lot more natural

I’ve always had right handed guns and am currently shooting a rh 1100 as I learn to shoot clays. At some point I am going to be shopping for a clays gun (probably o/u). Should I limit myself to shopping for a lefty gun, or in the case of over/under does it not matter as much?

I’m looking for a quality wood stocked semi auto shotgun, ideally with a steel receiver. The more it weighs the better, until it weighs more than about 9 lbs. So far the main options I’m considering are a Winchester Super X Model 1 or a Remington 1100, but are there other options I should look into? I’m leaning towards the Super X currently. Budget is not really an issue but I’d like to keep it under 2.5k, but if you have a suggestion above that then I’d still like to hear it

Ok last follow-up on the 682 I’ve been looking at and I think it’s going to be a deal breaker. Does the attached photo look like it’s the lockup is too far left?

I’m going to pickup the best deal I can find for an A300 sporting. Is it worthwhile to buy any other chokes besides what it comes with? I believe it comes with IC, M and F.

Is there some kind of clay target shortage? I live in NJ and always get my clays from Walmart. I would always pick up a few cases on my way to the range and rarely had issues with stock for years. Now almost every Walmart I’ve checked is out of stock. I even checked Cabela’s website and they are still showing out of stock.

Hi All,

I recently purchased a Browning 825 Sporting and I am looking to put it into a decent case. I’ve decided Negrini is probably the way to go. I’m looking at their budget line, for car/club only and am looking for feedback from any Negrini owners.

1. Is the car/club line still good? I know it’s their eco line but hoping the quality is still there.

2. I can’t decide between the universal case and O/U 2 barrel case. I don’t have two barrels, nor plan to get a second barrel, but am wondering if this layout is better/more secure for the barrels. I am worried the barrel may slide around a lot on the universal design.

Here are the two cases in question:

1. Universal - https://negrinicases.com/gun-cases/negrini-1603i-uni-over-under-shotgun-hard-case/

2. O/U 2 barrel - https://negrinicases.com/gun-cases/negrini-1603is-2c-over-under-shotgun-hard-case/

What are people seeing locally for cases of shells.

Vance Outdoors in Ohio has $69.90 cases of Rio 12ga #8 1oz loads. Shipping is $14.99. Usually order online and pickup, so no shipping.

Seeing any better or similar deals out there?

Let see how this high velocity stuff works