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LUP VS PSI: Shotshell Pressures and How They Affect Recoil

January 3, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

What is the difference between L.U.P VS PSI? P.S.I. (pounds per square inch) and L.U.P. (lead units of pressure) are used to measure chamber pressure in the various shotshell gauges. L.U.P. is calculated through the use of a lead crusher and was used for many years, but has been replaced by the more accurate P.S.I. […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: ballistics, shot gun, shotgun, shotshell

3 Dangerous Shotgun Myths That Could Get You Killed

September 23, 2020 By Joshua Gillem

I’m someone who has frequented a local gun store on one or more occasions, and have even worked at gun law seminars when I lived in Pennsylvania. Some of the stuff I’ve heard gun owners and gun shop employees say is enough to get someone in trouble if they actually believe this nonsense. Something I’ve […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: guns, home defense, shotgun, shotguns

Best Shotguns For Home Defense: Buyer’s Guide (Action Types, Gauges, Etc)

May 20, 2020 By Terry Nelson

*Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in October, 2017 but has been updated and republished to continue to reflect the best home defense shotguns as well as serving as a guide to shotgun action types, shotgun gauges, and other important info.* Without a doubt, the shotgun is one of the most versatile firearms […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: henry, home defense shotgun, Mossberg, Remington, second amendment, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle, shotguns

Cool Historical Gun Accessories: The KAC Masterkey

July 2, 2019 By Travis Pike

Back in the 80s and 90s, it seemed like anything was possible. The G11 space gun was in full swing, the TEC 9 reportedly advertised as being resistant to fingerprints, and Knight’s Armament was making some cool stuff. The coolest of the cool was the KAC Masterkey. What’s a Masterkey? The KAC Masterkey is a […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: Knights Armament, Masterkey, Movies, shotguns, Things I want

12 Gauge Federal Flightcontrol Review

June 3, 2019 By Travis Pike

Shotguns … I do love them and I’m always on the lookout to find new ammo. The versatility of shotgun ammo is one of the best things about this platform. You can swap between buckshot, slugs, and bird, as well as specialty ammo that’s both effective and fun. I always like to experiment with different […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews, Self-Defense Lifestyle, Shotguns Tagged With: ammo, buckshot, Federal, review, Shot, shotguns, travis Pike

Shotshell Reloading Equipment

May 15, 2019 By GunnersDen

Shotgun Reloading: The purpose of this guide is for all those who would like to start reloading for their shotguns either for economy or better selection of shot and wad, that don’t know where to start when buying reloading equipment. This guide will show you everything that you need to start reloading your own top […]

Filed Under: Reloading, Shotguns Tagged With: reload, reloading, shot guns, shot shells, shotguns

Shotgun Choke Tube Selection

May 14, 2019 By GunnersDen

Shotgun Comeback

With all the variables in shotshells today choke tube selection has become almost as an important issue as shotgun fit which is quite critical when trying to hit something with your shotgun. Having the right choke tube for the right situation is a critical part to shotgun shooting. Whether you are hunting waterfowl with steel […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: choke tube selection, choke tubes, shot shells, shotgun

Shotgun Recoil Calculator

May 7, 2019 By GunnersDen

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Shotgun recoil calculator formula– Everyone that reloads shotshells for their shotguns is always faced with the problem of wondering how much recoil will be produced in their individual shotgun from their reloaded ammunition. Here is a shotshell reloading formula that will get you close to your own pet shotshell load recoil if not exact. 1. Add […]

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How to Shoot the Mossberg Shockwave

April 13, 2019 By Travis Pike

How to shoot the Mossberg 590 Shockwave — My favorite gun from 2017 was by far the Mossberg 590 Shockwave. This PGO 12 gauge firearm is not technically a shotgun. Because it lacks a stock and never had one, the Shockwave is just a firearm. This allows it to have a 14-inch barrel and remain […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: 12 gauge, Mossberg, Mossberg 590, pump action, Shockwave

Shotgun Game Guide

March 21, 2019 By GunnersDen

The shotgun is very popular for upland game hunting with bird hunting the most popular. A shotgun hunter must pay close attention to the type of shot used in shotshells and correct choke selection to ensure an effective and humane kill shot on wild game. The shotgun will place 70% of shotshell shot in a […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, Gun Info, Hunting, Shotguns Tagged With: game, guides, hunting, shotgun, shotguns

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