12-Gauge


One of the most common shotgun gauges, versatile for waterfowl, upland birds, and deer (with slugs); typically has more recoil than smaller gauges.

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Gauge (Shotgun)


The measure of a shotgun’s bore diameter (e.g., 12-gauge, 20-gauge); lower numbers signify larger...


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Patterning a Shotgun


Testing how a shotgun’s pellets spread at various distances to find the optimal choke and load co...


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Shot Placement


Where the projectile impacts an animal’s vital zone, key to ethical, quick kills and minimal woun...


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Slug


A single solid projectile used in a shotgun, commonly for deer or larger game within shorter ranges.


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