Community Q&A
Ask questions, share knowledge, and connect with fellow shotgun enthusiasts.
In what situations would you choose a semi auto instead of an over and under?
I've been shooting only with a over under shotgun all my life. I've seen some people that swear by their semis. In what situations are they better than an over/under.
Can someone explain what 50/50 or 60/40 means when it comes to shotguns?
Has anyone bought a Turkish shotgun?
I'm curious if anyone has ventured into buying a Turkish shotgun.
Lubricant for shotgun hinges
Can you recommend a good lubricant for shotgun hinges and the other exposed metal surfaces?
How to tell choke size?
I recently bought a new shotgun with built in chokes and I can't figure out the choke sizes. What's the best way to measure them?
Light loads vs heavy loads
What is the difference between light loads and heavy loads? Also, would one be better for trap, skeet or sporting clays?
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting
Just got one and I love it. I use it for sporting clays and skeet. How about you?
Home defense shotgun
I already own clay shooting shotguns, do you have a separate home defense one which other attributes?
Best 12 gauge buckshot brand of ammo for home defense?
How to measure length of pull (LOP)?
From what I've seen in an old clay shooting book, you put the butt of the gun in the elbow socket and see if the trigger finger first joint reaches. Is this still the way to do it?