Shotgun
The Shotgun for Home Defense: What Works and What Doesn’t
A shotgun can be a powerful home-defense tool, but movie myths cause bad decisions. Here is what to know about loads, lights, capacity and practice.
Tag: Shotguns
Shotgun
How to Pattern Your Shotgun Before Turkey or Duck Season
Patterning shows you exactly where your shotgun hits and how many pellets reach the target. It is the single best thing you can do to stop missing and wounding birds.
Shotgun
Shotgun Chokes Explained: Which One for Ducks, Doves, Turkeys and Clays
The choke tube at the end of your barrel decides how tight your shot pattern is at a given distance. Here is how to pick the right one for what you hunt.
Shooting Sports & Competitions
Trap, Skeet or Sporting Clays? A Beginner’s Guide to the Clay Games
All three clay target games use a shotgun and flying targets, but they feel very different. Here's how each works and which one to try first.
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