Things Shotguns Owners Shouldn't Ignore.

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It doesn’t matter if your shotgun costs $500 or $3,000 — owning good equipment is only part of the equation. In this episode, we hit the range to show why proper training, safe firearm handling, and understanding your shotgun are some of the most important skills any responsible owner can develop.


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[Painkillers]

Most of us either hunt, sport shoot, or play competition games with our shotguns. IMHO, the only real thing that needs to be added in a defensive type scenario is training to top off under stress, maintaining the ability to keep the gun in the fight as it were. Particularly with our magazine restrictions, it is imperative to keep a running round count in your head, and top up the gun every 3 or 4 rounds. Seems simple, but when things get dynamic, it's odd as to what mental tasks get cast aside. So, top off when able, and know how many shells are in the gun at any given time. That is, unless there are only 7 or 8 targets, and you're confident on hits every time?

 

[Sniffer]

Intersting topic. Plan to watch the Canadian Calibre video today.

I watched something along the same line last week where the extremes of cost and quality across two shotguns on opposite end of the spectrum were compared. As with everything there are pros and cons:

 

[Zulu10]

Most of us either hunt, sport shoot, or play competition games with our shotguns. IMHO, the only real thing that needs to be added in a defensive type scenario is training to top off under stress, maintaining the ability to keep the gun in the fight as it were. Particularly with our magazine restrictions, it is imperative to keep a running round count in your head, and top up the gun every 3 or 4 rounds. Seems simple, but when things get dynamic, it's odd as to what mental tasks get cast aside. So, top off when able, and know how many shells are in the gun at any given time. That is, unless there are only 7 or 8 targets, and you're confident on hits every time?

100%. Stay in the fight and don’t run dry! It is difficult if not impossible to maintain a round count in a lethal confrontation so feed the shotgun whenever there is an opportunity.

One advantage with a pump (or semi auto) is that you can continually top up the mag tube (reload) while the weapon is still in battery. Get a good side saddle and dummy rounds and practice, practice, practice (including in the dark with low/no light).

On the range, train with the rounds that you intend on using. Don’t cheap out. Buy quality ammo like Federal LE reduced recoil flight control.

My preference is based on the KISS principle: bead sight on a 14” barrel because Murphy will show up and f@ck with you at the worst possible time. It’s rare but red dots can fail, lose zero, etc. Short barrels are more conducive to manoeuvring inside structures and vehicles and are less prone to telegraphing your position when negotiating corners. Oh yeah, and get a quality light as well and replace the batteries regularly.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Intersting topic. Plan to watch the Canadian Calibre video today.

I watched something along the same line last week where the extremes of cost and quality across two shotguns on opposite end of the spectrum were compared. As with everything there are pros and cons:

I wouldn't trade my old 870 wingmaster for both of those.

 

[Sniffer]

I wouldn't trade my old 870 wingmaster for both of those.

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Most folks (myself included) have a gun or guns that we have gelled with and "know" which is worth a lot.

I definitely wouldn't trade any of my guns for that Mossberg pump, that thing seems like a heap. The mag fed semi is a different story, very much the race car of shotguns but sounds like it is heavy, fussy on ammo and the mags border on the ridiculous (as demonstrated in one of the tests when trying to shoot it prone).

But this is Canada and Team Elbows have seen to it that I am not burdened with such problems.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Most folks (myself included) have a gun or guns that we have gelled with and "know" which is worth a lot.

I definitely wouldn't trade any of my guns for that Mossberg pump, that thing seems like a heap. The mag fed semi is a different story, very much the race car of shotguns but sounds like it is heavy, fussy on ammo and the mags border on the ridiculous (as demonstrated in one of the tests when trying to shoot it prone).

But this is Canada and Team Elbows have seen to it that I am not burdened with such problems.

I much prefer the tube fed. When I want mine tact-ed out I'll just put on the extended mag and smooth bore deer barrel. Easy reloads and full mag is a LOT of 30 cal pellets when it is full of buck shot.

Only one I'd consider competían to it would be my 1187 and I have the same set ups for each. Choice of ext mags, field magazines, short barrels, long barrels. Hunting and shooting anything from clay and quail to deer, trespassers or meth heads. Same gun, same functions no guessing in the dark if the safety is on, how many shells are used or left... been shooting both those for 50 years. I know they work. Those guns are gonna put lead where I point it.