TESTING the Cheapest Semiauto Shotgun: The Citadel Bosshog [Ep. 2]

Published on December 29, 2021
Duration: 22:56

The Citadel Bosshog, a budget semi-automatic shotgun, failed catastrophically during a 500-round burn down test due to a dislodged gas piston ring and a loose roll pin. The firearm requires ammunition with at least 1300 FPS to function, and even then, it exhibited significant reliability issues. The reviewer recommends the Mossberg Maverick 88 as a more reliable budget alternative.

Quick Summary

The Citadel Bosshog, a budget semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun, failed catastrophically during a 500-round test due to a dislodged gas piston ring and loose components. It requires 1300 FPS ammunition and is deemed unreliable, with the Mossberg Maverick 88 recommended as a better budget alternative.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 500-Round Burn Down Test
  2. 01:27Citadel Bosshog Overview & Price
  3. 04:11Initial Reliability Issues & Ammo Req.
  4. 05:57Catastrophic Failure: 3-Inch Slug
  5. 08:00Diagnosis & Field Repair
  6. 11:33Secondary Failures & Loosening Parts
  7. 13:38Final Verdict & Budget Alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Citadel Bosshog and what was its price?

The Citadel Bosshog, also known as the A-TAC, is a Turkish-made, gas-operated semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun with a 20-inch barrel. It was purchased new for $176, making it one of the cheapest semi-automatic shotguns available.

What were the main reliability issues with the Citadel Bosshog?

During a 500-round test, the Bosshog suffered catastrophic failures, including a dislodged gas piston ring and a loose roll pin. It also experienced frequent cycling failures and struggled with lighter birdshot ammunition.

What ammunition velocity is required for the Citadel Bosshog to function?

A warning card included with the firearm specifies that the Citadel Bosshog requires ammunition with a velocity of at least 1300 FPS to function properly. Lower velocity rounds can cause feeding and cycling issues.

What is the reviewer's final verdict on the Citadel Bosshog?

The reviewer concluded that the Citadel Bosshog is unreliable and poorly constructed, failing multiple times during the test. He recommended the Mossberg Maverick 88 as a more dependable budget option.

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