Shotgun

20-gauge buckshot shell

The Mighty 20 Gauge

Don't discount the 20-gauge shotgun for home defense.

March 18, 2013
Buckshot-vs-Birdshot

Buckshot vs. Birdshot

Density kills, and these tests should help settle an ancient argument.

November 15, 2012
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It’s the Math, Stupid

Find out why buckshot and birdshot are better than handgun, or even .223 Rem. loads for home defense.

September 24, 2012
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Buckshot Basics

How much do you know about buckshot?

January 31, 2012
Ordnance gelatin, bullet testing,

Making Ordnance Gelatin

Anyone who relies on a firearm for personal protection should be interested in terminal ballistics.

June 1, 2011
Taurus Judge, .410 shotshell, .45 Colt Cartridge

Inside the Judge’s Chamber

Here are some of the best self-defense loads to run through a Taurus Judge.

April 22, 2011
federal black cloud shotgun ammo

Federal Black Cloud

Federal has altered traditional shotshell design with its radical Flightstopper pellets and Flitecontrol wad.

October 25, 2010
Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote Ammo

Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote

Although Dead Coyote was built for hammering song dogs, this load pulls double duty for waterfowling at distances beyond 45 yards.

October 25, 2010