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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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