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“A strong oath…”

Corroborating my results, GY6 video shows the squib and destabilization problems quite vividly in slow motion.

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OATH TSR slug accuracy

The makers of TSRĀ slug never tested it in rifled barrels, and recommended it only for smoothbore pumps or other manual action shotguns. I tried it in Winchester SX3 Cantilever deer gun. Results: mild recoil (gas autoloading must be doing its … Continue reading

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Expanding Slugs: new on American Shooting Journal

Defensive loads for 12ga.

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OATH Expanding and Fragmenting Slugs: new on Alloutdoor

Taking 12ga to a whole new level of destruction.

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An observation about .410 defensive shotguns

Yesterday, I had a chance to play with Mossberg 500HD, a .410 pump designed for defense. We test-fired a whole bunch of ammo types at the IDTS 3D target and more at an old cooking pan, some rotten logs and … Continue reading

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New on AllAoutdoor: Maximizing .410 performance

Making the best of a marginal bore.

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New on CTD: Smoothbore Suprises

Results of 20ga shotgun patterning.

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KSG feature

To me, this looks like an effective gun. Short enough for maneuvering indoors, KSG can be aimed with one hand if necessary. Fifteen rounds of 12ga with option to select slug or buckshot with a flip of a switch should … Continue reading

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Keltec KSG

Rio | Keltec | Viridian For size reference, the model is 5’2″ and 95lbs — she had no trouble handling this shotgun. It’s as short as legal without an NFA registration, just over 26″ with 18.5″ barrel. Each magazine holds … Continue reading

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KSG = Kills Serious Game?

Now that KSG can handle 2.75″ and 3″ shells, it is even more versatile for dangerous game hunting. Too small for most African dangerous game, it’s quite sufficient for almost anything in North America, especially with the right ammunition.

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A complete CQB solution

Kel-tec | DDupleks | Yankee Hill Machine (sights)

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My new favorite slugs

This caught my attention last Fall and I made a point of doing gelatin tests, then meeting DDupleks crew at SHOT show. 20ga slug is only 19.5g (2/3 oz) and its velocity is 450m/s (1475fps), so the recoil impulse is … Continue reading

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