Slug

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

A short, large-caliber rifle designed for quick handling and performance in thick cover.

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

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

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

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...