An improved cylinder choke is a shotgun choke that provides minimal constriction. This allows the shot pattern to spread more quickly. This choke is commonly used for close-range shooting situations such as upland bird hunting or small game, when hunters need a wider spread to…
The main types of shotgun sights include bead sights, fiber optic sights, ghost ring sights, open iron sights, and red dot optics. Bead sights are used for quick target acquisition on moving game, while ghost ring and red dot sights provide more precision for stationary…
TABK is an acronym that summarizes four essential firearm safety rules: treat every gun as loaded, aim only at what you intend to shoot, keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to fire, and know your target along with what lies beyond it.
As a hunter, knowing the nuances of your equipment is essential. One often overlooked component in shotgun hunting is the choke. While understanding the function of a shotgun choke is relatively straightforward, knowing when to use one and how to match it to your type of hunting…
A shotgun may explode due to a catastrophic, high-pressure failure, most commonly caused by a barrel obstruction (mud, snow, or a stuck "squib" wad/shot), using incorrect ammunition (e.g., 12-gauge in a 20-gauge gun), or overloaded/improperly reloaded shells. These issues cause pressure to exceed the barrel's strength. Understanding the potential dangers…
