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April 14, 2022

Lead Shot vs. Steel Shot

New shotgun shooters often ask what the difference is between lead shot vs. steel shot. Not all shotshells are created…

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April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training
March 11, 2022

What to Wear to a Gun Range

Navigating the world of firearms as a new shooter can be intimidating and confusing. One important detail to be prepared…

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March 11, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
March 1, 2022

.38 Special vs .38 Super

It’s not uncommon that we see new shooters mixing up calibers when shopping for ammo. One of the biggest mix-ups…

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March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
February 17, 2022

Types of Shotguns

Shooters typically refer to shotguns by their bore diameters – e.g. 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge and 410 Bore. But this…

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February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Dave Z
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February 10, 2022

Boat Tail Bullets

New shooters are often flummoxed by the letters “BT,” which frequently follow the names of several types of bullets: FMJBT,…

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February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
February 3, 2022

Sabot Slugs vs. Rifled Slugs

If you’re new to shotguns, it’s important to learn the basics of shotgun ammo and we’re here to help! Today…

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February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 27, 2022

Berdan vs. Boxer Primers

When it comes to ammo shopping, one question shooters may ask is about berdan vs. boxer primers: what’s the difference…

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January 27, 2022 by Dave Z
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