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Honest Outlaw provides an enthusiastic overview of the new Mossberg Maverick 88 Semi-Auto shotgun, revealed at SHOT Show 2026. The review highlights its anticipated street price of $400-$500 against an MSRP of $600, its 28-inch vent rib barrel, walnut stock, and gas-operated system. The presenter, Chris, emphasizes Mossberg's reputation for reliability and his long-standing personal experience with the Maverick 88 platform.

This review covers the new Mossberg Maverick SA semi-automatic shotgun introduced at SHOT Show 2026. The video highlights its budget-friendly nature, solid reliability, and key features like a walnut stock, adjustable length of pull, and a drilled and tapped receiver for optics. The MSRP is $693, and it's available immediately.

This video provides a breakdown of the Orthos Joker, a piston-driven, magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun featuring AR-style controls. The presenter highlights the ambi safety, mag release, and bolt catch, noting the bolt catch's unique hold-open feature. The shotgun is shown with an Eotech optic and YHM Victor 12 silencer, though these are aftermarket additions.

The TriStar Raptor II is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun available in 12 and 20 gauge, featuring an updated walnut stock and a 26-inch barrel with a fiber optic front sight. Key upgrades include a chrome-lined chamber and bore for improved performance and durability, along with user-friendly controls like an enlarged action release and charging handle. While generally well-received for its affordability and features, the 14.25-inch length of pull may be long for smaller shooters.

The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol in 20 gauge is evaluated as a viable alternative to its 12 gauge counterpart, offering reduced recoil and lighter weight while maintaining tactical features. It requires a break-in period of approximately 150 shells to achieve optimal reliability, particularly with birdshot and slugs. The shotgun is deemed a good value for its price point, especially for shooters sensitive to 12 gauge recoil.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12 gauge shotgun, focusing on its performance after adding aftermarket accessories like a GG&G handguard and EOTech optic. The presenter highlights the firearm's semi-automatic operation, 5+1 capacity, and surprisingly manageable recoil with heavy loads. Reliability is noted as excellent, with no malfunctions experienced except when attempting to use mini shells. The video also addresses common misconceptions about aiming shotguns with optics.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.