Understanding Shell Length, Muzzle Velocity, and Shot Size in 12 Gauge Loads
Shotguns look simple. You stuff a shell in, press the trigger, and the target has a really bad day. But once you start to compare
February 15, 2026
Shotguns look simple. You stuff a shell in, press the trigger, and the target has a really bad day. But once you start to compare
When someone starts to compare import vs domestic shotgun ammo, the debate often feels more emotional than logical. In practice, the question usually sounds simple:
You grab a 12-gauge, stare at a wall of shells, and your brain quietly blue-screens. Slugs, 00 buck, 2¾”, 3″, “tactical,” “magnum”… and you only
If you trust your 12 gauge for serious work, you want every shell to go “bang,” not “maybe.” Good shotgun ammo storage turns a random