Shot Placement

Where the projectile impacts an animal’s vital zone, key to ethical, quick kills and minimal wounding.

When a game bird (like quail or pheasant) bursts into flight as a hunter or dog approaches; deman...

The skill of accurate shooting, encompassing proper stance, breathing, trigger control, and follo...

An ideal shot placement hitting both the heart and lungs for a quick, humane harvest of big game ...

A shot passing through both lungs of a big game animal, causing rapid incapacitation and minimal ...

A more powerful ammunition load with extra powder, yielding higher velocities and energy for larg...

The smallest common shotgun bore, suitable for small game or beginner shooters; limited shot volu...

The heart-lung region of an animal where a shot ensures a swift, humane kill.

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

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

A single solid projectile used in a shotgun, commonly for deer or larger game within shorter ranges.

Engaging targets at a short distance—often under 50 yards—common in archery or dense woodland hun...