If all else fails, get a bigger gun

I made a choice last summer to buy a 20 gauge shotgun for myself, to see if I liked trap shooting, and if I was going to stick with it. It was cheaper than the normal 12 gauge, and a bit smaller, but it was good for an entry level gun. I've since then shot nearly every weekend unless the weather was completely terrible or I was out of town. I enjoy it, and there's certainly more expensive ways I could kill time.

But after trying the big 12 gauge version of my shotgun last week for league, I am definitely hooked on getting the regular size gun. It puts more b-b's down the range, makes it easier to break the clays as they fly, and generally gives you more power to break them. While it will effectively double my gun collection from 1 to 2, I think it's going to be a good purchase. It's something I do every week, and it's definitely more enjoyable to break more than you miss.

Something that can be learned from this is get the right tool for the job. Virtually no-one shoots a 20 gauge shotgun at the range. I've been one of maybe 2 people on any kind of consistent basis who shows up with a 20. Always do the research, know what you're getting into, and what you'll need to succeed in whatever you attempt. And get the right tools to get the job done.