Videos tagged with scattergun

This video evaluates common 12 Gauge shotgun loads to determine the best option for defense. It addresses misconceptions about shotgun use, emphasizing that shotguns and ammunition are compromises. The presenter stresses the importance of understanding one's shotgun, choke, and ammunition limitations, and advocates for testing loads on paper at various distances. The video includes demonstrations and inspections at 10 and 20 yards.

This video critically examines the suitability of shotguns as a primary home defense weapon. While acknowledging their power, the presenter, Jared, delves into the practical pros and cons, urging viewers to consider these factors before choosing a shotgun for defense. The discussion covers historical context, shot type demonstrations at various distances, deconstruction of shotgun shells, myth-busting, and specific drawbacks, ultimately questioning the shotgun's relevancy in modern home defense scenarios like 2025.

This video showcases a custom-built, sawed-off 10 Gauge Magnum semi-automatic shotgun by Kentucky Ballistics. The 13-inch barrel significantly widens shot spread, demonstrating impressive destructive power on various targets, including vehicles and fruit. Testing confirms the potent kinetic energy of 10 Gauge Magnum slugs and turkey loads.

This #SundayGunday video features a review of the Heritage Badlander, a double-barrel shotgun. The description highlights its classic design, reminiscent of the Old West, and mentions its 28-inch side-by-side black-chrome-coated barrels, emphasizing its simple and elegant construction. The video likely provides an in-depth look at this firearm's features, functionality, and potentially its historical context or intended use.

This video introduces the new Beretta A300 Ultima Competition shotgun for 2025. It highlights key features designed for competition, such as a 10-round capacity, oversized controls, and a red-dot mounting point. John Parker, Editor-in-Chief of Shooting Sports USA, details the shotgun and provides a range test demonstrating its performance. The video also includes a call to action to join the NRA.

This #SundayGunday features a detailed look at the Davidson's Exclusive GForce GF5 Plush Over/Under shotgun, specifically designed for upland bird hunting. The video highlights its premium features, including select-grade Turkish walnut furniture and beautifully blued 28-inch Chromoly steel barrels with a ventilated rib. The description emphasizes the shotgun's aesthetic appeal and intended purpose in the field.

This YouTube video delves into the Remington 870 shotgun, an iconic firearm. The content promises to uncover "untold truths" and "juicy tidbits" about the popular scattergun, suggesting it will go beyond basic information. The video is framed as a top 10 list and encourages viewer engagement through likes and subscriptions, aiming to reach 500,000 subscribers. Links to the creator's YouTube channel, website, and Facebook page are provided.

This "Gun Of The Week" video from American Rifleman features the TriStar Arms Viper G2 Pro, a semi-automatic hunting shotgun. The review highlights its affordability and enhanced features, making it a capable and enjoyable scattergun. The video details the Viper G2 Pro's gas-operated action, aluminum receiver, improved loading port, redesigned trigger guard, larger bolt release and charging handle, and enlarged safety selector. It also mentions the availability of various gauges, finishes, and stock styles, and notes standard features like a chrome-lined barrel and fiber-optic sight. The reviewer emphasizes the PRO model's upgraded stock with soft-touch texturing, shim kit, ergonomic recoil pad, magazine cutoff, and Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke system as worthwhile improvements.

This video focuses on optimizing a standard tactical shotgun for home defense, highlighting that it differs significantly from a hunting shotgun. It promises to guide viewers through necessary upgrades to maximize their scattergun's potential for home security applications.

This Guns & Gear episode features Ryan Gresham and Jahred Gamez from Military Armament Corp. (MAC) discussing and demonstrating the MAC 1014 Series of defensive shotguns. The video highlights MAC's focus on providing accessible, throwback firearms. The segment includes an in-studio walkthrough of the shotgun's features, followed by a live-fire demonstration on the range, showcasing the quality and affordability of the lineup. The episode is sponsored by a variety of firearm and outdoor accessory brands and airs on the Outdoor Channel, with full episodes available on Gun Talk TV and other digital platforms.

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast, GMP #174, features hosts Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington discussing the perceived neglect of shotguns in popular media, despite their widespread use. They argue this is an "injustice" to the "great scattergun." The episode is sponsored by 4Patriots, promoting their portable solar power solutions, and EyePal, which offers vision aids for iron sight shooters.

This video features Chris Cerino from Gun Talk Media demonstrating how to effectively engage spinning steel targets with the KelTec KSG Compact shotgun. The KSG Compact is highlighted as a suitable option for home defense due to its compact size. The video provides practical tips for making accurate shots to spin these challenging targets, emphasizing shooting techniques for a specific firearm application.