I tried, but i just couldn’t get used to the 30” barrel. It just felt like I was too far in front all the time. Back to 32”. Arrived today. Can’t wait to get it out on the course.

I got bored and had an idle printer so I designed and printed a shell holder with a belt clip. I will be testing the 20 gauge version on Sunday and working on a 12 gauge version right now.

Slid off my workbench and landed on my floor jack. No barrel damage and have a vent rib repair tool otw.

I’m considering buying a Beretta Silver Hawk, price is pretty good I think they are asking $900 seeing as these guns started at $2700 brand new but I wanted to ask does anyone have one? I’m wanting to use this as a field fun, I started to love SxS after buying a Sears/Fox Model D 20GA that I just can’t put down they are just a lot of fun. Anyways was just looking for someone input from the devote faithful. TIA 🍻

Does anyone know of a place in Iowa where you can rent different over unders to test them out? Thinking of purchasing the 688 or the 694 but would really like to test run before spending the money. Thanks! 

I’m looking to upgrade my shotgun. I currently shoot a Beretta SP1 sporting with 30” barrels in 12ga. I know the 694 is a definite upgrade especially with the steelium pro barrels but I am in love with the look of the rizzini. I know it’s not K or P gun level but I personally want a gun I really enjoy looking at and shooting if I’m going to spend close to 8k on it. However I also want something that’s going to stand up to a lifetime of shooting. With that being said I’m curious to hear what everyone’s thoughts are on the two?

I am looking at some farm land. I would like to be able to shoot trap at my property. I want to be VERY concious of my neighbors. What is a safe distance to create a field? I know at our club you can't use smaller than 7.5 shot for the distance concern. Anyone have any insight in to this?

I own a BR 110 Sporting and love it. Love the muzzle heavy balance. Going to move up to the next class of gun.

Does anyone have the BR460 (regular or EL) It’s the next version of Rizzini that I thought was an actual upgrade.

Am I missing any other close competitor guns?

I went to the NSCA tournament and tried out Caesar Guerini Summit and Invictus, Krieghoff K80 Paracours X, and a Kolar. Beretta/Fausti feels too light.

Many of the ones I tried were very balanced at the break, which feels a little weird to me and not as smooth when moving the gun. If I’m gonna drop $10K on a gun, I wanna make sure I’m not overlooking anything.

I'm new to clay shooting, has been just over a year. Mostly trap, occasional sporting clays. Right now I shoot twice a month. In summary, I am very much a casual shooter and don't have the time to shoot more. I use my A300 right now and love that gun. For reasons I can't rationally describe I want an over under. The CZ Teal Target seems like a great deal at Cabela's for $800. Alternatively, the Citori CX is only $2,000 right now for Club members. As someone who doesn't plan to shoot all that much, should I splurge the extra $1,200 and get a browning, or is that silly for someone at my level, would I not be able to tell the difference anyway? Curious to hear thoughts.

My club is going to host Cosmic Trap for the first time next month. We expect almost no one to have done this before. Its just for fun, but breaking more clays obviously makes it more fun. Any tips for first timers from others who have done this before?

Edit: added the flyer in the comments for anyone who might be interested

There’s a wide variance on the cleaning frequency of the ports on a shotgun. I’ve talked to some people say every 2 boxes but have read articles saying every 1 or 2 cases of shells. How often should the ports be cleaned?

I just got a champion wheelybird yesterday. It came with 4 boxes of clays for $65. The guy I bought it from dlsaid he just replaced toggle switch, but I didn’t pay it much attention considering the price point.
The 3 way toggle switch is what he replaced. It functions properly in “on” position and “off” position. The problem comes in “release” position, it constantly cocks and fires.
I’ve been looking it up today, but everything I’ve seen has problems with it firing all time even in “off”, it not loading clays, or not firing at all. Nothing shows it only continuously cycling is “release” mode.

Could this be a situation where the previous owner crossed wires? Or the standard problem of limit switch needing to be adjusted?

Hello everyone, Still new to shotgun sports in general and have only been shooting for around 6 months. I have my own browning citori that I bought recently used and I love it! Since getting my new shotgun I have been really enjoying sporting clays the most out of any games. And since I am a broke college kid but eventually I want to spend $60-70 each on some nicer chokes in the very near future.

After doing some fun shoots in my area and just talking to people at different clubs I have learned that choke (at least in sporting clays) feels like a preference? Most guys I know of are shooting MOD chokes in both barrels. But I have heard of highest level shooters will exclusively use Full or even extra full chokes. There reasoning is "if you can hit with a full choke you can hit with anything." which I totally understand but wouldn't it just be better for those shooters to use a more "forgiving choke" like a MOD for example during competition? I understand it can change the way the gun feels by changing chokes and stuff like that but what choke should I use for all types of shotgun sports?

Right now I am using what chokes came with my gun which a IC and MOD and its has been fine for sure and it is not like I am doing bad by any means I just like to get better so If you think switching will help with getting me better I am all ears.

Thank you!

TLDR: What chokes do you recommend for sporting clays and all other shotgun sports and why?

What is a good range bag that will hold up and fit 4 or 5 boxes of 12 gauge ammo along with shooting glasses, ear plugs etc? Also looking for recommendations on shell pouch basic nothing fancy.

I've been trying to decide on a shotgun for occasional clay shooting.  It won't be seeing a ton of action.  Coming into this process I decided that I am willing to spend about $1,000.  I'm pretty sure I've narrowed down my decision between two semi-autos, naturally pushing a little above my 'limit'.  I'd love a nice looking O/U but just not sure with the budget I'm working with that’s the best route.

I gravitated towards the Franchi Affinity 3 Sporting (most recent version #42135, most stores seem to still have previous version #41120...but there are some cosmetic and functional differences that I like). I like the Benelli connection.  30" inch ported barrel, comes with shims too.  I'm under the impression that is easier to clean, tradeoff being gas operated systems soften more recoil.  I'm not too worried about that since I currently shoot a Benelli Nova and it's not a big deal for me, so I figure anything will be an improvement.  

However I went into a store the other day to look at the previous model Franchi and the Winchester SX4 Upland Field caught my eye.  I had seen it online but hadn't given it too much thought, however once I had eyes on it I thought it looked very nice.  This comes w/ a 28" barrel so a little shorter.  Honestly I'm not too sure how much the couple inches matter to a novice/leisurely shooter.  

Both seemed to shoulder nicely for me.  

The newer Franchi (#42135)  is $1199 + plus possible FFL transfer if no area stores have it in stock.  If I were to go with the previous version they are available for $1049.

The Winchester is $1149.  After the fact looking around online some more I learned there is currently a 10% rebate through 10/31, so that will return $115 which sweetens the deal.

Also: at the store the guy at the gun counter, an older gentleman with what seemed to be lots of shooting experience and knowledge, made a statement I doubted.  I had been talking about the Franchi with him and he suggested the SX4 as a better gun.  I brought up the gas system / cleaning and he stated the opposite of everything I've read, that it is easier to clean/maintain than an inertia gun.  So this planted a seed of doubt to other insights/opinions that he shared.  Sorry for the long post but on topic of cleaning, for occasional use how often does a gas system gun need to be cleaned.  I currently generally clean my Nova after a round anyways just because I don't like it being stored 'dirty'.  It may be a while before I take it out. so I doubt cleaning is even really an issue.

Throw and shoot. Throw and shoot. Throw and shoot. 😁

Looking to get my daughter a 28GA over and under with 24” barrels. I’m wanting a 28GA considering it’s in between 20GA and a 410GA plus I feel like it’s a lot more useful as she gets older.

Price point is around $1000 but wanting it to work well and be good for a number of years.

What are your thoughts with experiences?

I have tried sporting clays and 5 stand before but nothing caught my attention like trap has. It is just something about being one against the targets and it is fast. My goal is to get a perfect score using my 20 gauge over under.

Just over 2 years now into mostly trap, was using an A300 semi to get into the sport, officially hooked. Picking up a new Citori CXT Sat AM, is it range ready out of the box? My plan was to pick it and head to the range. Any prep needed?

The screw doesn't show up on any parts diagrams and I can't figure out what purpose it serves. It doesn't seem to have anything to do with the ejectors since they are held in by the circular magnet and the area it screws into doesn't seem to have any removable parts it would be holding in.

Recently took some 5-stand lessons are really enjoyed it. Shot 7/25 in my first ever round though and I’ve got some neck and shoulder pain after though.

- I’m pretty sure the pain is due to my gun—it’s Franchi Affinity Compact 24” 20ga with a 13.25” LOP which works for me (5’8”).

- If my head is upright and the gun’s mounted, my cheekbone’s about 1+” off the comb. Pretty sure I was just craning the hell out of my head.

That being said—should I put ~$300 into a higher stock for it (Catalyst), or start looking at a better long term gun? Seen a lot of good stuff about the A400s/A300s.

Thanks in advance!

I want to get a pair of prescription shooting glasses with Trivex. Vermilion seems to be a recommended tint for general “all around” have one pair use. So you guys/gals that have prescription shooters, what tint did you pick. BTW, no I don’t want the multi tint insert types. Also note that I have a rather strong prescription, so I am a bit limited in what I can get as to lens curvature, etc. BTW, I live on the lower eastern shore of Maryland, where I’m generally shooting skeet and sporting clays (I am a newbie BTW) facing either an open field or a background of tall trees, mostly pine trees. Since I’m retired, I generally shoot in the morning between nine and noon. I have a rather strong prescription of -5 in one eye -6 and the other, fortunately correctable to 20/20 and with a mild correctable astigmatism. Thinking about Trivex lenses.

Update: I did order a pair from a local optician today, who has experience in shooting glasses. He let me take tint samples outside and I decided on purple, Trivex, single vision lenses. My script is too strong to do wrap arounds, so I picked a pair that has a slight curve for a bit of extra protection that he said will work out fine. When the lenses come in and before he cuts them to fit the frame, he is going to have me bring in my shotgun so he can fine tune the center on my right-dominant eye. Thanks for everyone’s comments. .

I'm new to the ClayBusters game, just bought a Beretta 688 today... I initially started looking at the 686 silver pigeon, then seriously debated between 688 and the 694... I heard and saw a lot of good reviews on the 688 and bought a new one for $3,200. Anything I should look out for, has anyone had any major problems?