New NWTF Turkey Basics Microsite
It’s spring turkey season and NWTF – that’s the National Wild Turkey Federation – has their own way of celebrating. They’ve announced a new addition to their website, a microsite titled “Wild Turkey...
View ArticleSpreading Ashes, via a 12 gauge?
In 2011 we reported on a company called Holy Smoke, LLC that offers a service wherein a family could have their ashes spread via reloaded ammunition. The company takes in your deceased loved ones...
View ArticleIs Ruger developing a Semi-Automatic Shotgun?
A number of patents from the U.S. Patent Office indicate that Sturm, Ruger & Company INC might have plans to at least develop a semi-automatic shotgun. Looking at Patent number 2015/20150089855 A1,...
View ArticleRevisited: The Holland & Holland Flagship Store in London
After Miles’ excellent TFB article in 2013 about the Holland & Holland Flagship Store in London there’s almost nothing more to add. If you haven’t read it already, please put it on your list of...
View ArticlePOTD: Free Benelli Shotgun With Purchase Of A Diamond
Here is some interesting marketing for a jewelry store in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The ad ran last year and if you purchased a diamond from them you got a free Benelli shotgun. From the photo it looks like...
View ArticleY-man: My shotgun and slugs are done! 525 Lyman slugs – Target Achieved!
It’s done. 525 Lyman slugs – Target Achieved! I finally did some more testing and I think I can rest easy now. [At least until I start to get ‘flyers’ again in the future!] Slug build: Remember: I am...
View Article5.56 Microgun and Bullpup Shotgun
@Empty_Shell_LLC and @Aeroknox have been posting progress pics of their 5.56 minigun project and their D12 bullpup shotgun project. Here is a video of a successful test fire. It is a burst of 5.56....
View ArticleOld Timey Shotgun Fitting Film
Looks like a film from the 70s. The fitter looks like Christopher Lee. I don’t delve into the custom fitted shotgun world so I found the adjustable shotgun stock to be more interesting that watching...
View ArticleBreda’s New 930i Sporting Clays 12 Gauge at NRA 2016
Italian gunmaker Breda was at the show with a modest booth, showing off their new 930i sporting clays shotgun. Breda’s representative explained that the goal of the shotgun was to create a semi...
View ArticleBREAKING: Is the Atchisson AA-12 Fully Automatic Shotgun Up for Sale!?
Dear reader, are you a manufacturer looking to expand your lineup? Here’s a suggestion: How about entering the fully automatic shotgun market by buying the rights to the successor of the famous...
View ArticlePOTD: Salvo12 And Wait For The Flash
Neman L. shared this photo he took using a GoPro. It shows the muzzle flash coming out of his Stoeger M3500 suppressed with a SilencerCo Salvo12. He posted it in response to me posting this photo of my...
View ArticlePOTD: Suppressed AK Fun
Ok so these aren’t exactly AKs. My friend Brian M. was helping me test out the Salvo 12 on his Vepr12s and the Century Arms RAS47 Zhukov suppressed with a Yankee Hill Machine Phantom suppressor. Brian...
View ArticleAdaptive Tactical’s New Shotshell Carrier
Adaptive Tactical is in the process of launching a series of shotshell storage accessories. The company opened the line with the new Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier. The Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier,...
View ArticleWinchester Expands Super X Line with New 28 Gauge Loads
Winchester Ammunition’s Super X line is one of the most recognized brands in the ammo world, and the company continues to develop and expand the offerings sold in the line. This year the company added...
View ArticleVintage LAPD Ithaca M37 Shotgun Lottery
Ithaca Model 37 shotguns have a long and loyal following by scattergun fans across the country. The Browning-designed M37’s classic styling and legendary dependability have collectors and shooters...
View ArticleA 12 Gauge Shotgun will “Kill” How Far?
Eric’s series on “How Far Will (Insert Caliber/Weapon Here) Kill” has been quite the learning experience. Using a 3/4″ in plyboard as the standard for a potentially lethal wound, even the lowly 22 LR...
View ArticleKSG vs. DP-12 – Epic Comparison Video
I love bullpups and I love shotguns, so it should stand to reason that I would love bullpup shotguns. Right? Wrong. Having shot multiple KSG shotguns, I have nearly given up on the weapon type due to...
View ArticleShotgun Recoil Tip from Mossberg
Former USMC and current LEO Jeremy Stafford recently completed a video blog for Mossberg that caught my attention. The video blog’s purpose is to illustrate how to use recoil to your advantage,...
View ArticleNEW Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier For Mossberg 930 Shotguns
Mesa Tactical is known for high quality scattergun accessories that focus on being both functional and rugged. And although the trusty Remington 870 receives a lot of attention from Mesa, they have...
View ArticleNew Shotgun: Fabarm XLR5 Waterfowler
Fabarm USA, the US based arm of Italian shotgun manufacturer Fabarm SpA, announced a new scattergun earlier this year that is designed for waterfowl hunting. It is called the XLR5 Waterfowler. The 12...
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