In the world of shotguns there are some large topics of dissension: lead, choke selection, gun fit, and shot size selection to name a few. But one surprisingly controversial topic is the subject of ...

Buckshot is still used in combat shotguns today. Bird shot isn’t just for birds. Any pellet from size F, about .22 caliber to 12 shot (.060”) counts as bird shot. At the small end, 12 shot is ...

The size and shape of the shot wad is often a major distinction between brands, you’ll see these listed as “FliteControl” or similar. The wad is caught by the air once it exits the gun and ...

It should include: the load, shotgun make and model, gauge, shot size, weight of the shot charge and choke. If you’re shooting only one load with one shotgun and choke, this might be superfluous ...

They were slow, and they were made in the same shot sizes that worked for lead. Steel damaged barrels, reduced effective shotgun range, and crippled birds. The way those disgruntled old-timers ...

a local gun maker and gun shop are debuting a new type of weapon: one that could almost fit in your wallet. It’s a two-shot weapon made from a piece of metal the height and width of a standard ...