Shot Placement
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Flush (Bird Hunting)
When a game bird (like quail or pheasant) bursts into flight as a hunter or dog approaches; deman...
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Marksmanship
The skill of accurate shooting, encompassing proper stance, breathing, trigger control, and follo...
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Heart-Lung Shot
An ideal shot placement hitting both the heart and lungs for a quick, humane harvest of big game ...
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Double Lung Shot
A shot passing through both lungs of a big game animal, causing rapid incapacitation and minimal ...
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Magnum Load
A more powerful ammunition load with extra powder, yielding higher velocities and energy for larg...
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.410 Bore
The smallest common shotgun bore, suitable for small game or beginner shooters; limited shot volu...
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Vital Area
The heart-lung region of an animal where a shot ensures a swift, humane kill.
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12-Gauge
One of the most common shotgun gauges, versatile for waterfowl, upland birds, and deer (with slug...
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Over-Under Shotgun
A double-barreled shotgun with barrels stacked vertically; popular for upland birds and clay shoo...
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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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Closer Range Shots
Engaging targets at a short distance—often under 50 yards—common in archery or dense woodland hun...
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