Slug


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

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Brush Gun


A short, large-caliber rifle designed for quick handling and performance in thick cover.


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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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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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12-Gauge


One of the most common shotgun gauges, versatile for waterfowl, upland birds, and deer (with slug...


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