/r/ClayBusters

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This is a community intended to host general conversation about our favorite clay shooting sports. These three disciplines are considered to this community as equals, that means one is not better than the other. Your opinion however, is quite welcome... so long as it stays just that. Link pics to your gear, your rig, your home field, other places you've visited, your results as you progress through your season, or anything and everything relating to busting the shit out of those little orange bastards.

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A400 vs 688

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

16 Comments
2024/12/01
17:22 UTC

4

How many options in American skeet?

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!

20 Comments
2024/12/01
10:01 UTC

51

Another beautiful Browning

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

6 Comments
2024/11/30
23:15 UTC

56

His and hers

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!

7 Comments
2024/11/30
07:21 UTC

42

Competition

Did Blackjack with u/MuffinWolfYEET. Both of us had a good time and got to test his new Krieghoff. Also saw some of our teammates, and some trappers that we know.

Awards >>>

Me(Finn) 🥇 Sub JR in Super sporting, and main event

🥇 In class C

Personal award: One of the two shooters to shoot station 12 straight

Muffin(Dominic) 🥈 Sub JR in Super sporting, and main event

🥈 In class D.

10 Comments
2024/11/30
01:09 UTC

172

Gunroom clean up

Not totally done. But it’s nice and tidy now.

20 Comments
2024/11/30
00:33 UTC

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Good day!

5 Comments
2024/11/30
00:27 UTC

5

FFL holders?

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?

4 Comments
2024/11/29
17:23 UTC

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Selection in New Jersey

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.

21 Comments
2024/11/29
04:02 UTC

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Does anything like this exist for noise cancelling?

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.

22 Comments
2024/11/29
02:14 UTC

5

Left hand shooter. New to clays

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?

12 Comments
2024/11/28
23:31 UTC

4

Best classic semi auto shotgun?

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

23 Comments
2024/11/28
21:02 UTC

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682 purchase advice PT3

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?

15 Comments
2024/11/28
20:48 UTC

87

Happy Thanksgiving!

17 Comments
2024/11/28
15:43 UTC

6

More chokes?

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.

8 Comments
2024/11/28
15:42 UTC

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Clay Target Shortage?

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.

13 Comments
2024/11/28
05:37 UTC

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Negrini Budget Cases

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/

25 Comments
2024/11/28
02:15 UTC

10

Black friday case prices

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?

22 Comments
2024/11/28
01:21 UTC

34

Trying something new

Let see how this high velocity stuff works

35 Comments
2024/11/27
22:01 UTC

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Soft Touch Recoil Reduction System - Does the company still exist?

I tried calling both numbers on their website and it says they are not working numbers. Does anyone know if the company is still in business?

I have a Soft Touch Recoil Reduction System on my old Citori lightning and was planning on putting the same system on my new Citori 825 sporting.

4 Comments
2024/11/27
21:33 UTC

30

Great Wednesday

Perfect way to start the holiday. Just a few rounds of 5-stand.

2 Comments
2024/11/27
20:09 UTC

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Hi all! Finally picked up my own O/U - I have 12 acres of land and looking for the best non-toxic shell options for clays. All advice welcome!

16 Comments
2024/11/27
12:00 UTC

57

First time shooting clays!

first time shooting anything really, surprised everyone including myself 😆

2 Comments
2024/11/27
02:16 UTC

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Just trying to get better…

…at swatting the shells away after shooting 😂

12 Comments
2024/11/27
00:06 UTC

2

Looking for an over under 20 12 ga combo

Hi all I am looking for an over under 20 ga 12 ga combo. Mostly for bird hunting and clay shooting.

39 Comments
2024/11/26
23:11 UTC

10

Pelican Case for Air Travel w/ Caesar Guerini?

I overheard one of the CG pros saying they flew with their shotgun, they used the stock CG hard case and put that inside a Pelican Case. I didn’t think I’d be traveling w/ my gun so I didn’t ask more details. Anybody do this? Which model/size Pelican case do you use?

23 Comments
2024/11/26
12:22 UTC

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