Good gun care is usually centered around keeping rust from developing on exposed metal parts. Rust on external metal surfaces is ruthless with uncoated shotguns, especially those used in saltwater environments. Thoroughly cleaning your choke and shotgun after each hunt good practice, but often uncleaned firearms using modern ammunition are better left dirty for short […]
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How to Choose the Best Waterfowl Shotguns
Wildfowl, including ducks and geese, can be tough game to kill due to their thick layers of feathers. A waterfowler must have a tight, dense pattern capable of cleanly putting pellets into the bird. This often means 3 to 6 pellets must hit the bird for a clean kill while in the air. Finding the […]
Shotgun Choke and Patterns: What is the big deal?
The choke of a shotgun barrel works in large part the same as a nozzle of a hose. When the nozzle is tightened, water forms a stream and is projected further out. When the nozzle is opened, the spray becomes wider, and the water travels a shorter distance. Even though manipulating the nozzle changes the […]
Shotgun Gauges and Shells Explained
A shotgun’s gauge, like a rifle caliber, is a measurement of its bore diameter. The way bore diameter is derived is odd, however. It is based on the number of balls that exactly fit the diameter of the bore that can be produced from one pound of lead. The number of balls from a 1-pound […]
Best Choke Tube Wrenches – Buyer’s Guide
Nothing is handier than a dependable choke tube wrench when you need to remove or replace a waterfowl choke. These lightweight devices can easily loosen stubborn or stuck choke tubes when nothing else seems to work. Choke tube wrenches also allow you to quickly change between choke tube diameters (ex. Full to a modified) while […]
Top 3 Waterfowl Choke Tubes for Remington 870
The Remington 870 is one of the most trustworthy and dependable 12 gauge pump shotguns used for hunting waterfowl. The Remington 870 is a versatile shotgun available in over 5 different models and capable of handling 2 3/4 inch, 3 inch, and 3 ½ inch shotgun shells. Due to the 870’s popularity, there are a […]