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Wingshooting Shotguns: Beginner Options for New Dove Hunters

  • August 26, 2024

This article was sponsored by Rancho Christobal.  Introduction All around the world, beginner hunters and experts alike often gravitate towards one of the most popular forms of hunting, wingshooting. Easy to start, but difficult to…

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Do Ported Chokes Really Reduce Shotgun Recoil? – TESTED

  • February 6, 2023

The internet has split opinions on whether ported choke tubes reduce felt recoil in a shotgun. The debate is fierce and there are strong arguments on both sides. I will give an overview of the…

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How To Fit A Shotgun To You – Length of Pull, Comb Height, & Cast

  • November 12, 2022

Does your shotgun fit you? How do you fit a shotgun to your body? The answer to these two questions can determine whether or not you will be able to shoot well or be plagued…

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Why Is Shotgun Shot Copper Plated? What About Zinc Or Nickel?

  • April 8, 2022

I remember asking the questions: Why is lead shot copper plated? Why is steel shot plated? And more recently why is bismuth and tungsten shot being plated? After years of wondering, I decided I wanted…

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Do Semi-Auto Shotguns Have Less Recoil REALLY?

  • April 5, 2022

Can the action of a shotgun actually do something to reduce the recoil? This is a common question asked by all kinds of shotgun users from new hunters to seasoned pros. I have searched the…

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