Weird Shotgun Loads

Weird Shotgun Loads

Oddball or awesome? There’s a little of each when it comes to specialty shotgun rounds.

Stop the Spread: Patterning A Defensive Shotgun

Patterning your defensive shotgun and ammunition is paramount for home defense.

Review: Federal Premium Force X2 Buckshot

Federal’s latest offering of defensive buckshot, Federal Premium Force X2 Buckshot, ought to make bad actors split.

First Look: Federal Premium Force X2 Splitting Buckshot

Federal Premium recently introduced its Force X2 Splitting Buckshot loads which are an interesting new shotshell load for personal defense.

5 Myths About the Home-Defense Shotgun

Many gun owners believe these five shotgun myths. Our Shotguns editor separates fact from fiction here.

Busted: 5 Shotgun Myths You Probably Believe

Many gun owners believe these five shotgun myths. Our Shotgun editor separates fact from fiction here.

Reduced Recoil Shotgun Loads

Reduced-recoil loads offer softer shooting—fostering more practice—which we can all agree is a good thing.

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