Jan 30, 2008 · Flechette shotgun shells were supposed to be used for killing VC/NVA snipers located in trees and rough brush. The problem with flechette projectiles is they don't have any sectional density …

Oct 4, 2010 · From Shotgun World forum excerpts: Fred Kimble of Knoxville, IL didn’t invent the choke bore shotgun in 1868…W. R. Pape of England is generally credited with "inventing" the shotgun …

Feb 3, 2024 · Hey all, So is it a fair assumption that all buckshot will penetrate, and create disabling wounds, at up to level 2+ body armor? What about level 3? This is based on a open choke, 18 inch …

Apr 4, 2015 · I have used flechette rounds in both the 40mm grenade version and the 2.75 aerial rocket. The flechette 40mm grenade is devastating but only has an effective range on maybe 15 meters.

Jul 10, 2012 · If the shotgun is chambered for 3" shells, then it can shoot 3" shells, commonly called magnum loads.

Dec 12, 2010 · I've read the theory of downloading the magazine a couple of shells to reduce fatigue of the spring - but I wondered if anyone here can speak from real world experience about keeping a …

Nov 24, 2018 · The mini shells work fine in Mossberg 500 pumps with TX rubber-like chamber block installed ($20). No malfunctions. However, they should be limited to home defense (<15y) with slugs …

Sep 24, 2020 · (Image: Screenshot from video) In these times of ammo shortages, folks wonder how to procure ammunition that would be effective for defense… and when shotgun shells loaded with …

May 4, 2011 · Good morning. I am amazed just how many different methods folks come up with to unload a pump action shotgun. Some seem quite safe; others I would not want to be standing next to …

Mar 23, 2018 · Hi, Recently purchased a Mossberg shockwave. New to shotguns. Looking to stock a good self defense round/shell. recommendations?