One of the most popular choices for home defense is double-O buckshot. This ammo features larger pellets, each roughly the ...

However, a common question arises: which ammunition is better for home defense, buckshot or birdshot? Each type of ammo has ...

Types of shotguns are classified by their action, which is their operating system, so to speak, and by their gauge, an archaic measure of caliber. Each action type and gauge has its advantages and ...

Editor’s note: Nick Charney is an engineer by trade and a self-taught shotshell maker. He works with Apex Ammunition, helping to build their TSS, steel, and TSS-steel blended loads. This article was ...

The shotgun world is big and diverse. It’s full of different action types, gauges, and designs meant for specific purposes. So how, exactly, should a new shooter start to learn about the different ...