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Elliott Delp, an experienced firearm instructor, highlights the Mossberg Maverick 88 as a top budget shotgun under $500. He emphasizes its reliability, affordability, and compatibility with the Mossberg 500 series, making it a practical choice for various applications.

Elliott Delp reviews the Mossberg Maverick 88, highlighting its reliability and affordability for home defense. He recommends it as a solid entry-level tactical shotgun, especially for those on a budget, noting its compatibility with Mossberg 500 parts and a price point around $300.

This video reviews the Weatherby PA-459 'Reaper' 12-gauge pump-action shotgun, highlighting its budget-friendly nature and decorative skull design. The presenter tests various ammunition types, including bird shot, buckshot, and slugs, to demonstrate patterning at approximately 20 yards. A key takeaway is the failure of a Bushnell red dot sight under shotgun recoil, emphasizing the reliability of iron sights for this platform.

This video reviews ten tactical shotguns suitable for home defense in 2025, ranging in price from $300 to $1,400. It covers various action types, barrel lengths, and features, highlighting their suitability for different user needs and budgets. The selection includes both compact and full-sized options, emphasizing reliability and effectiveness for personal protection scenarios.

This video compares the Panzer Arms M4 Speed Pro and the Orthos Arms S4 Raider, both Benelli clone-style shotguns. The Panzer Arms M4 Speed Pro is presented as a budget-friendly option around $400, offering features like a ported barrel and M-LOK handguard, but requires a break-in period with higher-velocity ammunition (1300+ FPS) to function reliably. The Orthos Arms S4 Raider, priced around $1000, is highlighted for its flawless operation with a wide variety of ammunition types straight out of the box, making it a more reliable choice for those willing to spend more.

This video details a 2000-round test of the $350 MAC1014 semi-automatic shotgun. The reviewer found that the shotgun required a break-in period, initially struggling with light birdshot loads but cycling them reliably after approximately 500-750 rounds of slugs and buckshot. While generally reliable, specific ammunition types like Agila buckshot caused extraction failures. The reviewer concludes it's a reliable budget option, especially for those new to shotguns or on a tight budget.

This guide details a DIY technique for creating 'poor man's slugs' by cutting birdshot shotgun shells, a method historically used for defense and hunting during times of scarcity. The process involves carefully cutting the shell casing to create a projectile that functions similarly to a slug. The video demonstrates the technique on a Beretta 1301 tactical shotgun and discusses the importance of cut accuracy for flight stability and potential reliability issues in semi-automatic firearms.

This video demonstrates critical firearm safety failures, including poor muzzle awareness, lack of trigger discipline, and unsafe handling in a residential environment. The individual exhibits difficulty with basic firearm manipulation, culminating in a negligent discharge indoors. It serves as a stark warning against improper firearm handling and the importance of professional training.

This guide details the process of creating a DIY wax slug from standard birdshot, as demonstrated by the 'Collapse N Protect' channel. The modification involves melting wax and pouring it over the shot to create a cohesive projectile. The video highlights the increased effectiveness of this DIY slug compared to traditional birdshot, particularly in its ability to concentrate energy on the target, as evidenced by its success in shattering a cinder block. The creator also humorously notes the potential for using scented wax to alter the range's odor.

This video from Collapse N Protect, featuring an instructor with high authority, experimentally tests whether 12-gauge shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier will explode when shot. The tests, using birdshot, buckshot, and Dragon's Breath rounds, demonstrate that while shells can be breached and their contents spilled, they do not detonate or explode without primer ignition and the compression force typically provided by a firearm's barrel. The explanation highlights the essential components and conditions required for a shell to fire.