$770 Sporting Clays Shotgun? Yildiz Sporting HPS

We took the Yildiz Sporting HPS to the sporting clays course to find out if a budget over/under can actually hang on a target course. Steel receiver, ported barrels, adjustable comb, 30-inch barrels — the spec sheet reads like a gun that should cost a whole lot more. So is the Yildiz HPS Sporting a legit starter sporting clays shotgun, or is it dressed up to look the part? Here's our honest take after putting rounds through it. Own a Yildiz Sporting HPS? Drop a comment — how many rounds have you got through yours, and how's it holding up? 🔔 IMPORTANT LINKS & EVENTS 📆 Shotgun Fest 2026 — Save the date: July 24–25, 2026 @ Alexandria Shooting Park. Tickets limited → https://targetfocused.link/shotgunfest Support youth teams → https://targetfocused.link/supportateam Shotgun Finder (search & compare shotguns) → https://targetfocused.link/checkoutth... (Helpful research — not a sales site.) Trick Shot Channel →    / @targetfocusedlive   Podcast — Stay focused in the field & life: https://targetfocused.link/podcast •Apple → https://targetfocused.link/podcastapple •Spotify → https://targetfocused.link/podcastspo... Merch → https://targetfocused.link/merch Join the free TFL Community → https://targetfocused.link/communitys... 🔥 FAVORITE FIELD GEAR & PARTNER PRODUCTS Full list → https://targetfocused.link/favproducts More picks →TFL Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/targetfoc... 💪 Performance & Protection Gear • FalconStrike Recoil Reduction System → https://targetfocused.link/falconstri... • Carlson’s Choke Tubes → https://targetfocused.link/carlsonsch... (Code: TARGETFOCUSED20) • ESS Eye Pro → https://targetfocused.link/esseyepro (Code: TFL2025) • AXIL Ear Protection → https://targetfocused.link/axilbuds • ShotTracker Training System → https://targetfocused.link/shottracker — track shot placement & improve accuracy 🧰 Maintenance & Tools • Otis Technology Cleaning Kits → https://www.targetfocused.life/otis (Code: TFL15) • Wheeler Tool Set → https://amzn.to/3Q0YmgE — Steve’s go-to gunsmith kit 🎯 On the Range • Promatic Clay Target Machines → https://targetfocused.link/promaticla... (We rotate inventory — snag the same machines we trust.) 🗺️ Mapping & Field Essentials • OnX Hunt Membership → https://targetfocused.link/onxhunt (Code: TFL20) • Free 1-Month OnX Trial → https://targetfocused.link/onXfree • MTN OPS Performance Nutrition → https://targetfocused.link/mntops (Code: TARGETFOCUSED) 📍 VISIT & BOOK • Crush some clays with us at Alexandria Shooting Park → https://targetfocused.link/asp • Steve booking (trick shot show / keynote) → https://targetfocused.link/booking • Steve’s story → https://targetfocused.link/stevestory 📌 DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES This content is for educational and recreational purposes only. Firearms are handled safely and legally in controlled environments. We do not provide instructions for illegal modifications or sales. Some links are affiliate links — at no extra cost to you we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. We only recommend products we use and trust. Keep living Target Focused (Hebrews 12:1–3) – Steve Gould Chapters: 0:00 — Trash or Treasure? 0:34 — Why We Don't Usually Get Excited About Cheap O/Us 1:21 — Specs Breakdown 2:04 — Trigger Pull Test (Big Surprise) 2:44 — Length of Pull, Drop & Chokes 3:15 — Ergonomics, Stock & Receiver Walkthrough 4:56 — On the Course — Felt Recoil & Handling 6:22 — Quality of Build & Breakdown 7:02 — More Shooting + Trigger Reset Quirk 8:44 — Splatter Plate / Point of Impact Check 9:01 — Final Thoughts