Shotgun Choke
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Steel Shot
Non-lead pellets required for waterfowl hunting in many jurisdictions; it patterns differently th...
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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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Shot Pattern
The spread of pellets as they exit a shotgun barrel; tested on paper at known distances to find a...
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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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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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Copper-Plated Shot
Pellets coated with copper to reduce deformation and improve pattern consistency, often used in u...
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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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