Shotgun Choke


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

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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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