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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 L.U.P. is calculated through the use of a lead crusher and was used for many years, but has been replaced by the more accurate P.S.I. […]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

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

Top 5 Best Budget Guns

May 10, 2019 By Travis Pike

“Best budget gun” articles are a dime a dozen. My main problem with these lists is they often feature cheap guns, but they are typically not very good guns. I won’t name names but some guns are great if you want to load them, put them away, and never actually use. If you want a […]

Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Gun Info, Gun Reviews Tagged With: 22lr, 40 S&W, affordable, AR 15 Aero Precision, budget guns, guns, handgun, rifle, 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 […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: calculator, recoil, shotgun

The Hornady Rapid Safe Shotgun Wall Lock

May 4, 2019 By Travis Pike

The Hornady Rapid Safes are designed to fill the gap between safety and rapid access to your firearms. A home defense weapon should be secured, but also be easily accessed. With this in mind, how do you find a compromise between safety and access? The Hornady Rapid Safe series is attempting to provide an easy […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews Tagged With: gun safe, guns, home defense, Hornady, pump action, safety, shotgun

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

Shotgun Pattern Improvement

March 13, 2019 By GunnersDen

After doing a thorough pattern test and analysis it’s time to focus on how to increase pattern density and consistency, as both are needed for a complete shotgun pattern tuning. There is some knowledge worth having first as to what you are dealing with. A True Shot Pattern Is, 100% Of The Shot In A […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: hunting, pattern, shotgun

How to Pattern A Shotgun (And From What Distance)

March 12, 2019 By GunnersDen

Perhaps one of the most critical parts of shooting an imparticular load of shot out of your your shotgun at a patterning board is the fact you will also know its exact point of impact with your imparticular sight picture. You can have an excellent shot pattern but if it is not where your aiming then its not worth very much from a hunters or shooters perspective. Shot patterns are only part of the overall performance of a shotgun when shot patterning.

Filed Under: Gun Info, Shotguns Tagged With: how to, hunting, pattern, shotgun

Shotgun Bore Diameters, Chokes, and Chambers Explained

March 10, 2019 By GunnersDen

In this online shotgun guide you will find various articles and technical information on shotguns including; shotgun shells, shotshell reloading, shotgun gunsmithing, shotgun shooting, shotgun hunting, game and choke guides, shotgun buying guide, shotgun versatility and much more. Shotgun Definition: Our modern definition of a shotgun is: A shoulder fired firearm with a smooth bore, […]

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