Patterning a Shotgun

Testing how a shotgun’s pellets spread at various distances to find the optimal choke and load combination.

The measure of a shotgun’s bore diameter (e.g., 12-gauge, 20-gauge); lower numbers signify larger...

A double-barreled shotgun with barrels stacked vertically; popular for upland birds and clay shoo...

The spread of pellets as they exit a shotgun barrel; tested on paper at known distances to find a...

A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel controlling pellet spread (e.g., cylinder, m...

One of the most common shotgun gauges, versatile for waterfowl, upland birds, and deer (with slug...

A smaller shotgun gauge known for low recoil and lighter firearm weight, popular among experience...

Pellets coated with copper to reduce deformation and improve pattern consistency, often used in u...