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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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