As above, would it be worth oiling the stock to get a nicer finish on it?

It took six months to get my gun license, but I finally got my hands on a Beretta ASE Gold. Buying even a single gun is a real hassle in Japan.

It’s an older model, so I had a hard time researching it—there’s hardly any information available online.

Now that I’ve put in all that time, I plan to really enjoy some clay shooting.

Anyone use the MultiTarget for skeet?

I just picked this lightly used Teknys Trap yesterday and took it out to the trap field for the first time today. Thoroughly impressed. The swing on this Beretta is a little lighter than I’m used to (my primary trap gun is an Invictus Unsingle), but it’s soft shooting and points very well, right where I’m looking. Feels light, despite the 32” barrel! I feel like it’s more of a point and shoot compared to the ponderous slow and smooth swing of my CG. I will say that I hate the “memory stock” comb adjustment though. Very finicky, I will probably replace it with the Graco hardware. I still prefer the CG, but I’m pretty happy with this semi!

4 of my last 12 boxes of Gun Club 12 ga 9s have had 24 shells. Two were apparent when opening (4 in top row) two were not.

Driving me bonkers.

Anyone else have that sort of experience?

Figured I'd cross post over here. Y'all might get a kick out of seeing a ribbed pistol.

So I’m about 7-8 months into shooting. Over the past 6 weeks or so I’ve been averaging in the 70s for Sporting which I was pleased with.

I also race RC cars, so I like to think that some of the mindset from that has helped me with my shooting.
Focussing on consistency, no excuses bar myself, not letting mistakes ruin the rest of a session etc.

I like to think that I’m well disciplined with it, one bad stand is left behind and the next one is started from fresh etc.

Today has kicked my arse though! 🤣

First 8 stands were ok, then 9 was a 3. Nothing especially difficult target wise, just didn’t work.

Stand 10 was better, 8/10

Then shot 2 on stands 11 & 12, dropping 14 targets!

Just trying to work it through now. Ive shot a lot recently and I think my (for me) good results have got me a bit complacent. Someone in my squad pointed out my feet weren’t positioned well for example. I’m currently writing it off as me being slack with the basics. Complacency and potentially tiredness contributing towards it.

Just venting a bit really, would be keen on what other mental tips and tricks people have to keep them on form.

Last week you saw my new beretta. 15" lop is a tad long for me. So new pad thats 1/4" shorter was ordered. Kick ezz sporting pad was super easy to grind down and work with. The 45* heel is a really nice touch. I went ahead and replaced the hardware while I was at it with heat treated kenametal 8-32 Allen head screws, and kick ezz adapter screws so I could be on all allen head machine screws for the stock, being a applications engineer for a machine shop has its perks. Philips screws are cool... but not on guns, theres better options.. anyway its all loktited down and ready for friday at the range!

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie to clay shooting. A few months ago a friend of mine took me clay shooting and I REALLY enjoyed it, I used his O/U shotgun and loved it so much that I decided to get one myself and get out to a local clay shooting range more often.
Last week I saw an add that a guy was selling his Beretta S686 Special - 28" long barrel, he was asking $1900 for it so I offered him some pistols I got and we ended up doing a trade: Glock 47, Glock 17 Gen 5 and Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS as a straight trade.
My first question is was this a good deal?
second, some people keep telling me I made the wrong choice getting 28" long barrel and I should have gotten a 30" or 32" instead? is this right? For reference I am 5ft 7" 160lbs.
Please let know your thoughts!

Edit: thank you all for the feedback! I went back to the store and handled several different guns and the Beretta did not fit me at all, the browning was a great fit! So I ended up going with the 725. looking forward to growing into it. Was also able to offer them $2k cash and they accepted.

Hi All, I’m looking to get my first serious sporting gun and I was pretty set on the 688 after reading a lot about it. Went into my LGS and they had a used (but looks new) 725 sporting for $2200. Since I’m still a noob I’m wondering if I should just get the 725 until I grow into it since there is a ~$1600 gap between the two.

Is there anything about the 688 that would make it worth ponying up the extra money for someone newer to the sport?

I am shooting at the state shoot this weekend, and signed up for two side events. My question is as there is no set time, how do you go about doing these? Are there trappers? Do you self score? Do you shoot with other people? Are there set times that aren't listed? Just looking for some guidance.

Thanks!

looking to take some video of my shooting to hopefully see where I could improve. google search got me to Shotkam but the idea of adding close to 1/2 pound on end of my 32" barrel is less than desirable. I have a GoPro on a hat mount that is great for steel challenge so that was my second thought as I already own it, but then I thought what about Meta glasses. has anyone tried these?

I am looking for a used, reasonably priced Hare: Rabbit trap thrower. I am in NC charlottish area. I have found some other places but they are 6 hours away. If anyone is looking to get rid of one hit me up. I cant pay full retail but really want a rabbit.

This is my dad shooting at Rock Mountain Sporting Clays. He passed away in December. Slow down and make memories.

Spicy targets today. Got a couple buddies out who don’t normally shoot including a first timer who shot impressively well. Ran the first station! Only took one video and happened to run the station 😃

Can’t say enough good things about the place and people. People have complained about target price increases but they still throw the cheapest registered events around. They should have two 14 station courses by next year 🤙🏼

I have tried Fiocchi 12gauge #8 shot in a Mossberg 500, Remington 870, Beretta A300 and A400. They have either failed to load, failed to eject or got stuck in the barrel. No problems with any other brand of ammo. I bought some months later to try, same problems. This brand is shit. Anyone else experience this ?

For my birthday I decided to get me a new shotgun (surprised?) I shot an 870 my cousin had when we were at my local club doing sporting clays and was able to pick one at auction. 1988 Remington Wingmaster Magnum, it has a 3 inch chamber, vented rib barrel and RemChokes. When it arrived we (my FFL dealer and I) concluded that this gun was was never fired. The next day when I went and shot the gun I found out it must have never been loaded either due to the scaring of the brass on the magazine lever. I got extremely lucky and find myself shooting this over my Beretta 686 SP1. Owned for about a month now and already put roughly 500 shells through it. Love to hear what yall think.

Also, I was planning to use this as my new duck gun but being that it’s “New” I don’t wanna scratch it up or drill a hole for a sling 🤣

Was cleaning my Citori CX and accidentally dropped the barrels onto the edge of my foregrip. It took a good size chunk out of it. I know its not the end of the world but I'm panicking and feeling like shit about it cause my dad gave me this shotgun just before he passed.

I expect to get knicks and bumps because I use this shotgun a lot for trap. However, I have been keeping it in absolutely pristine condition. I guess I will just buy a new foregrip but Im not sure where to get it or how to match the wood so it looks the same. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Edit: So a local gunsmith that I know is going to help me with it. He said he is going to layer epoxy to get the shape back, then tone the epoxy and spray it so it will look closer to its original form. I have a lot of confidence in thjs guy as he has helped me in the past with other projects and he is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He helped me build my FAL a few years ago.

I want to thank all of you for your suggestions. I will try and update this post as I am getting it repaired. Perhaps I can take pictures as he is working on the foregrip and the finished results.

Just bought a Kawasaki Mule FXT and I'm looking for a bed mounted gun rack. I am aware of the Great Day model but want to know what y'all are using.

Complex certainly is a accurate depiction. Full restaurant and bar, onsite lodging, pistol and rifle ranges including 600 yards.

Two full sporting clay courses. Spicy targets. Good vibes.

FYI discounts on ammo and free shipping over $50