How far can your shotgun shoot? This is very important to know, because both as a hunter or a target shooter at a trap or skeet shooting range, you’re responsible for knowing how far out your shotgun is capable of shooting. While there is a common conception that shotguns have very limited range, the truth…
So you’re thinking about getting a shotgun? A lot of thought and consideration goes into choosing the perfect firearm. One of the more pressing issues is how much does a shotgun weigh? This post gives real-world shotgun weight examples and factors that influence that number. So, how much does a shotgun weigh? Unloaded shotguns weigh…
When it comes to modern shotguns, it can seem like it’s anyone’s guess just by looking at the gun from a distance to know if it is a semi-automatic. Not to mention, it can get kind of confusing when talking about the different firearms being automatic, semi-automatic, or manual. Thankfully, we did all the legwork…
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to unload a shotgun, but have been afraid to take on the task on your own, you’re not alone. Remember: firearms can be deadly if you don’t know what you’re doing! The seemingly overwhelming complexity (it’s not complex, I promise) of the task may make you think twice…
Since the advent of the shotgun, the technology has improved immensely. Today, the most popular shotgun type is the semi-automatic shotgun, which fires one round per pull of the trigger. However, they aren’t the only option available: some models have twin hammers that fire both barrels simultaneously. Additionally, the pump action provides a unique firing…
Talk to me, Goose: what’s the most powerful shotgun? If you were to Google the most powerful shotguns, you are going to get a lot of op-eds. When it comes to guns, everyone has their own interests, likes, and needs out of the firearm. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with a more objective and barebones…
You probably have seen some variant of a shotgun before, no matter if you are a gun enthusiast or not. Don’t believe us? Keanu Reeves’ Neo, from The Matrix films. Bruce Campbell’s Ash in The Evil Dead. Arnold Schwarzenneger in the Terminator franchise. Ving Rhames as Marcellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction. And a shotgun was…
When you hear the word “shotgun” what’s the first image that pops into your mind? For me, it’s a high-action shootout in a Western movie. Have you ever wondered just how many types of shotguns there are and what they’re used for? There are three main types of shotguns: Break-action Semi-automatic Pump-action Different shotgun types…
If you’re looking for a shotgun for home defense, hunting, or tactical use, you’re in luck. Shotguns come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations, and some are better suited to different circumstances than others. If you’re looking for our top shotgun recommendations, here are 3 of the best shotguns money can buy: But…if you’re like…
There are many different names for guns: gun, firearm, musket, musketry, riffles, and so on. However, some people still refer to guns as rifles and shotguns, and vice versa. In the great rifle vs shotgun debate, is a shotgun a rifle? Rifle vs. shotgun: is a shotgun a rifle? The simple answer is no. A…
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