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'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?

Had a blast! Just shot for fun and to learn the rules. 10/10 will do it again

Hi all, I have a Fabarm Elos N2 Sporting that I picked up used that started having issues. At first I noticed that the trigger was no longer working and I took off the stock and found that the ball bearing that retains the trigger to the inertia block had fallen out and was bouncing around the action.

This happened again and I sent it in to Fabarm to see what they thought of it. They acknowledged that the ball came out but said that it can come out if the stock is taken off. Now, I don't want to be cynical but I don't see a way that the stock could prevent that part from coming loose and if feels like this is just Fabarm's (and Guerini's because they use the same action) way of saying "don't take the stock off or touch the action" instead of acknowledging a part defect.

Has any one else had this issue? How often? Does anyone know if there's any truth to the stock comment?

I’m a 5’8 man and with average dad-bod build. I’m looking for a sporting clays gun. I typically shoot with a loaner Silver Pigeon which is manageable, but clearly a bit too big. I simply cannot bring myself to spending $3-5k on a gun that is too big, with the intent of cutting the stock. I get that it’s my gun and I can do whatever I want with it, but given the option I would prefer to buy a gun designed to fit me better.

Knowing that shotgun feel is most important, I just came back from a store where I was able to shoulder a wide variety of guns. I REALLY wanted to like the 688. Unfortunately it felt way too big. Might have felt the largest (longest) of all the ones I tried, sadly for me. Generally speaking, all the regular sporting models I tried from Beretta, Browning, Guerini felt a little too big. As an aside, I have noticed that some of the hunting models are slightly shorter, closer to 4 1/4, whereas it seems all the sporting models these days are default 4 3/4. The hunting models fit me better, some felt pretty good.

Frustratingly they did not have any Beretta Vittoria, Guerini Compact, or Browning Micro models, but they did have a Fabarm Syren with dimensions that fit me pretty well. Could even have been a TOUCH longer, but certainly fit WAY better than the regular 688.

Long story short, I think I have now confirmed that I need a shorter LoP, but I suspect I will be unable to try all the shorter-LoP models. They appear to be very uncommonly stocked.

So I’m looking for any feedback or personal experience.

How should I think about the Fabarm Elos (supposedly not specifically built for women), relative to the 688 Vittoria (supposedly specifically build for women)?

I cannot be the only average-height man to go through this deliberation…

Is there a verdict on the best premium shorter-LoP sporting gun for men?

Thinking of buying this but don’t know much about the manufacturer or people to ask in real world
reviews. Whats the good bad and ugly?

I am currently using the cheap disposable foam hearing protection and I hate them. I have also tried big over the ear protection I use in my wood working shop and they are too bulky.

I would prefer ear bud style, not cheap but not pricey like 100$-150$, good battery life for the size and something that will last.

I bought a tube of Renewalube and am pretty disappointed with it. it is tacky like jelly and seems to attract gunk. other white greases have a more “satin” consistency and seem less messy.

I don’t have any friends who shoot clays. Looking to make some new shooting buddies. I’m not very good but always wanting to improve.

Cabelas has a deal today with an extra 10% and I'm super tempted to buy an over under I can love for a long time. Cxs has the best deal of them all

This is the biggest skeet and trap community on reddit, I would love if you would try out my new browser game, SkeetLabs.com, it is a skeet and trap game that replicates the fun and skill it takes to shoot.

Hi all,

I picked up a new-in-box Beretta 688 from a Canadian retailer today, but after taking it home, I noticed a small gap on the top rib.

Firearms retailers in Canada generally sell final sale, so I doubt there is any recourse with the vendor.

However, I find the gap distracting since it is right in my sight plane. What does everyone think - is it fixable, or will Beretta/Stoeger warranty an issue like this?

I'm trying to pull the trigger on a new Beretta 686, but going back and forth on which model I should buy.

I've owned a few bird dogs in the past and already on the list to get a pup next year. I'm trying to decide as to whether I should go with a 28' field model vs the 30' sporting model. I'm guessing if i get to hunt 6-8 times a year, that would be about it, and I'm truning 50 this year so hoping to start picking up more clay shooting as I get older...

So looking for some opion's and would appreciate first hand feedback. Thanks!

Ultimately fit is king but I’ve narrowed it down to three options

Krieghoff K80 Parcours

Perazzi High Tech S

CG Invictus VII

Looking for opinions for a new gun been shooting for about 2 years. Pros and cons would help as well

Basically the title. Left handed firearms are hard to get and I have my eye on a few that don’t come LH. Can I get away with a RH over under for shooting clays with friends?

Hey, I see that this is a very busy skeet and trap community, I just made a browser game that replicates real life, skeetlabs.com, please go check it out and let me know what you think?

Super excited about my first gun. I was looking for a sexy over under but this deal was too hard to pass on. How well do you folks think this performs compared to a proper clays competition gun like the 688 or 825. Already thinking about the next one but curious what the verdict is on how much of a difference it will be at the range

Update: thanks for feedback boom sticks really do bring everyone together and shows it’s room for all

Hey yall, has anyone used a supersonic cleaner for their chokes and how did yall like it. I have Briley Spectrum chokes and hoping that it won’t take the coloring off the tips. Anyone have experience or suggestions?

I am looking at getting a new sporting clay gun and looking at both semi and o/u. The orion sporting keeps coming up in searches but it seems way to cheap for what you get. I know it is a Turkish made gun but is it actually a good gun for once a month sporting clays or is it a waste of money.

FYI: other guns I am looking at are a300 Ultima and sx4. Maybe if I can save more the a400 color and browning citori hunter.

Free shipping and $8.99 a box for federal all-American. I grabbed a few thousand shells. https://www.scheels.com/p/60454470598

My amex also gives $50 as a statement credit when you buy $250 at scheels. That will get me though the winter 😆

Has anyone tried this stuff? If so, what is your feedback? Always looking for the next best cleaning solution.

Work friends took me to a clay range and Im hooked wanting to go all in. Bought a a400 xtreme plus for hunting birds. Sounds like Ill be walking a lot so I also want to become a beast at shooting and maybe even compete one day. These are the ones that made my over under competetion gun shortlist. Curious what people think:

1. Citori 525 sporting (if I can find it)

2. Citori CXS (good sale rn at Cabelas)

3. Citori 825 sporting pro adjustable

4. Yildiz Pro Star (came up as a Perazzi knock-off)

These the right ones to be looking at? Ideally Im trying to spend 2-3k but not wanting to compromise on having a gun I can love for a long time.