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Shot off to do an experiment (3,3)

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I believe the answer is:

try out

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'experiment' is the definition.
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'shot off' is the wordplay.
'shot' becomes 'try' (I've seen this before**).
'off' becomes 'out'.
'try'+'out'='TRY-OUT'

'to do an' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for try out that I've seen before include "Test and evaluate" , "Put to experimental use" , "Taste" , "Sample" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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