Episode-446- The Shotgun from Home Defense to Upland Game [ 1:09:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadToday we take a look at the weapon I consider to be the most versatile of all modern fire arms, the shot gun. To day we will examine the common gauges, the shotguns versatility, defensive vs. sporting use and more. The shotgun is mysterious to some and misleading to others, in the end it is simply a tool and the more you know about it the more you can get from it.
Join me today as we discuss…
- The shot-shell itself
- Shot size – what it means and common use
- The charge – the creator of velocity (black powder?)
- Shot weight – exactly how many pellets are on the way
- Shot types – lead, steel and tungsten
- Buck shot – Reality vs. myth
- Magnums – Is longer better?
- The cost of “heavy”
- A quick review of the 10, 12, 16, 20 and 410 shotguns
- Actions
- The single shot
- The double (side by side and O/U)
- The pump
- The semi auto
- The bolt action (a surprisingly fun weapon)
- All about chokes
- Barrel lengths – myth vs. reality
- Stock length – proper fit for the proper function
- Sporting clays – like golf with a bang
- Thoughts on home defense applications
- Thoughts on “combat” applications
- The beauty of the shot gun
Additional Resources for Today’s Show
- Members Support Brigade
- TSP Gear Shop
- Join Our Forum
- Safecastle Royal – (sponsor of the day)
- MURS-Radio.com – (sponsor of the day)
- The End the Fed Coin Project – MSB Members get a 7% discount
- My new video series on rifle form
- My video on use of a reciprocating saw vs. a chain saw
- Good Chart on Shot Sizes, Powder Charges, etc.
- Chuck Hawks on the 410
- Thoughts on Shotgun Barrel Length
- Ron Hood’s Survival.com Magazine
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