Over-Under Shotgun


A double-barreled shotgun with barrels stacked vertically; popular for upland birds and clay shooting.

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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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Shotgun Choke


A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel controlling pellet spread (e.g., cylinder, m...


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Upland Birds


Game birds like pheasants, quail, or grouse inhabiting drier, upland habitats rather than wetlands.


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Wing Shooting


The art of shooting birds in flight, requiring quick reflexes and proper lead estimation.


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20-Gauge


A lighter-recoil shotgun gauge often chosen for upland bird hunting or by smaller-statured hunter...


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