I pattern my shotgun every year before hunting season. It’s both tradition, and essential for success in the field. Shotguns are patterned to determine the pattern of a particular cartridge out...
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I always enjoy answering entry-level questions about firearms. Let’s get started. Rifles fire a single, fast moving bullet. Shotguns fire a slower load of small metal pellets, or sometimes a...
My first and favorite gun is my 12-gauge shotgun. I wouldn’t part with it for the world. 12-gauge shotguns are used for hunting North American game animals from squirrel to moose. They are also...
Ever been wary of buying a gun from an individual because you don't know if it's clean? While rare, it can happen. Be smart and stay safe. Guns can be checked against the NCIC Stolen Gun Database....
Losing a gun is a scary prospect. I lost a rifle once and had it found and returned with help from law enforcement. Stolen guns are often returned to the owner by police if recovered. Generally,...
I'm a shotgun hunter. With shotguns, weight makes the gun. Understanding how and why weight affects shooting is a major key to success. A good weight for a full-sized shotgun is 8 pounds and a...