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Weighing the Price and Performance of Tungsten Shotgun Shells

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: tungstenshotgunshells, tungstenturkeyloads, tungstenwaterfowlloads, turkeyhunting, waterfowlhunting

Tungsten shotgun shells have experienced a significant surge in popularity over the past few years. This rise can be attributed to several factors. First, there is the issue of lead contamination in the environment, which has led to an increasing number of hunters and shooters seeking out safer alternatives. Second, improvements in tungsten technology have led to the production of more affordable and high-quality tungsten shotgun shells, making them a more viable option for those in the shooting sport.

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Shotgun Life’s Free 60 Seconds Shooting Tips E-Letters

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: freeshootingtips, shotgunlessons, shotgunlife, shotgunshootingtips, shotinglife60secondswith

Shotgun Life’s Free 60 Seconds Shooting Tips’ E-Letters offer quick, one-minute tips on wing and clays shooting techniques designed to rapidly enhance your game. They’re a guide to both improving your shooting skills and understanding the intricacies of the sports.

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Best Colored Glasses Lenses for Clays Shooting

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: claysshootingglasses

When it comes to sporting clays, having the right colored lenses can make a significant difference in your performance. Different lighting conditions and backgrounds can affect your ability to see the clay targets clearly, making it crucial to choose the right colored lenses for your shooting needs. In this guide, we will explore the top colored lenses for sporting clays conditions to help clay shooters enhance their shooting experience.

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Titanium Chokes: Lighter, Stronger, Better?

Saturday, April 06, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: shotgunchokes, titaniumshotgunchokes

Shotgun chokes can be manufactured from various materials including steel, stainless steel, and titanium.

Titanium is a strong, light metal known for its corrosion resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio. It is a naturally occurring element, often alloyed with other metals for various industrial applications, including aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. Titanium’s inherent qualities make it an attractive choice for choke construction.

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Fiocchi Golden Turkey TSS: Ideal Choice for Turkey Season

Thursday, April 04, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: News
Tags: fiocchigoldenturkeytss, tungstenshotgunshells, turkeyhunting

March 2024 – Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, continues to meet the call of avid turkey hunters who appreciate the devastating knockdown power of Tungsten Super Shot. Boasting dense patterns, deep penetration, and unparalleled long-range performance, Fiocchi’s Golden Turkey TSS raises the bar for turkey hunters seeking superior results. 

Available in three-inch offerings for 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore, this ammunition is engineered to provide hard-hitting knockdown power, ensuring hunters are equipped for success in the field. The key to the Golden Turkey TSS’s exceptional performance lies in the use of the finest 18g/cc tungsten shot, ensuring the most consistent patterns on the market.

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Do High-Rib Shotguns Improve Your Performance?

Thursday, April 04, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: claysshooting, highribshotguns, trapshooting

High-rib shotguns, or simply ‘high-ribs’, are not your typical shotguns. They are characterized by an elevated rib—the part that guides your eye to the target—extending from the rear to the muzzle of the barrel. This heightened design is not just for aesthetics; it serves a key purpose. It allows the shooter to adopt a more upright, comfortable head position, reducing neck strain and promoting better posture. This comfort translates into more focused, accurate shooting sessions, the first step towards improving performance.

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The Knockdown Power of Waterfowl Duplex Shotgun Loads

Saturday, March 30, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: duplexshotgunshells, waterfowlhunting, waterfowlshotgunshells

Waterfowl Duplex Shotgun Loads, often referred to as duplex loads, are a type of shotgun shell designed to facilitate effective waterfowl hunting. They consist of two or more different sizes of shot layered or mixed together within the same shell. This combination allows the shooter to benefit from the characteristics of both shot sizes simultaneously. Typically, the larger shot is used to maintain lethal energy at longer ranges, while the smaller shot provides a denser pattern for close-range shooting.

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Are Shotgun Palm Swells Worth the Hype?

Saturday, March 30, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: palmswellgrip, palmswellstock, shotgunpalmswell

Shotgun palm swells have long been a topic of debate among shooters. Some swear by them, claiming they improve their accuracy and control, while others argue that they have little to no effect on shooting performance.

Proponents of palm swells argue that they provide a more ergonomic grip, allowing for better control and shot placement. The larger grip surface area can help to distribute recoil more evenly, reducing felt recoil and allowing for quicker follow-up shots. Additionally, some shooters find that the palm swell fills the hand more completely, resulting in a more secure and stable grip on the shotgun.

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