Channel: @tgsoutdoors
This video from TGS Outdoors explores the concept of 'overkill' in firearms, specifically focusing on shotgun gauges. It emphasizes that the appropriate firearm and ammunition depend on the intended use, with larger calibers not always being better. Ethical hunting and preserving meat are key considerations when selecting loads and shot sizes.
This video demonstrates a fundamental clay pigeon shooting technique, emphasizing the principle of 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast.' The shooter highlights the importance of a smooth swing and controlled trigger pull for successful target engagement. The humorous reaction after the first hit suggests a beginner's perspective, making it relatable for new shooters.
This content features Don Brunt, an expert instructor from Ashcombe Shooting Ground, providing feedback on clay pigeon shooting. He emphasizes the need for a clear, decisive hit on the target, specifically a 'rabbit' clay, rather than just making contact. Brunt stresses that the shot needs sufficient 'motivation' to break the target effectively, indicating a need for proper technique and power behind the projectile.
This video evaluates traditional shotgun features like short barrels and straight stocks, often considered undesirable for modern shooting. The presenter tests a side-by-side shotgun, finding it performs adequately on simple targets but struggles with complex ones. Despite its accessibility and fun factor, market preference leans away from these designs, even when they prove capable.
This video chronicles a two-day hunting experience in Zimbabwe, focusing on waterfowl at sunrise and doves at sunset. The instructor highlights the need for fast, accurate shooting with waterfowl and emphasizes patience and timing for dove hunting. The experience is framed as a lesson in appreciating nature and the hunt itself, rather than just accumulating game.
This video documents an adventurous bird hunting trip in Zimbabwe, focusing on the pursuit of sandgrouse. The instructor highlights the importance of patience and precision in shooting, as well as the unique ecological role of sandgrouse in carrying water to their young. Ethical hunting practices, such as respecting breeding seasons, are emphasized.
This review of the Beretta AX800 Suprema shotgun highlights its suitability for waterfowl hunting. The assessment, conducted in Saskatchewan, Canada, focuses on its natural handling, smooth action, and effective recoil reduction system, the 'Kick-Off'. The shotgun demonstrated reliability in dusty field conditions, with its 'Steelium Pro' barrels contributing to performance.
This video demonstrates the expert process of crafting a custom shotgun stock from a wooden blank. A professional gunsmith utilizes specialized hand tools like rasps and files to meticulously shape the stock, focusing on establishing primary lines, refining the grip and wrist for ergonomics, and defining the comb and butt profile for a personalized fit. The process emphasizes precision and attention to detail for a seamless, professional finish.
This guide details clay target shooting techniques practiced at Ashcombe Shooting Ground with legendary target setter Don Brunt and instructor Jonny Carter. It covers warm-up drills, engaging various target types like driven, midi, battue, and challenging rabbit targets, and discusses shooting styles and the impact of terrain and background on perception. The session highlights the use of specialized equipment like the ShotKam for analysis.
This video from TGS Outdoors puts a Beretta over-under shotgun through a rigorous durability test, simulating extreme field conditions. The host intentionally submerges the firearm in mud, performs a rough field cleaning, and subjects it to multiple drops on gravel and asphalt, including a butt-first slam on pavement. The test aims to assess the shotgun's resilience and structural integrity under severe abuse, with a humorous and irreverent approach.
This video details an extreme durability test on a new Beretta Silver Pigeon 686 Sporter, subjecting it to rapid fire, dry firing, mud, water, and physical impacts. The expert instructor demonstrates the shotgun's robust construction, showing how it withstands significant abuse. A post-test inspection and cleaning reveal the importance of proper maintenance in restoring functionality after harsh conditions, highlighting the 680-series platform's resilience.
This video details the meticulous process of creating a custom shotgun stock, emphasizing the critical role of proper fit for optimal performance. Master stock maker Jim Greenwood explains how a custom stock, tailored to an individual's unique shooting style and physical dimensions, can significantly enhance comfort and consistency. The process involves detailed hand-fitting, comb height and cast adjustments, and pattern plate testing to ensure the firearm aligns perfectly with the shooter's aim.
