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My friend has been taking me clay shooting and I would now like to get my own gun when my shotgun certificate arrives.
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I really enjoy clay pigeon shooting on holiday to Spain and Cyprus in the summer for an odd competition shoot or two, but I’ve noticed that I never manage to match the Sporting averages I get here.
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