How to Ghost Load a Shotgun: Stoeger M3000, Benelli, etc.

This video demonstrates the 'ghost loading' technique for several popular pump-action shotguns. It confirms that the Benelli M4 and Remington 870 can be ghost loaded, increasing capacity by one round. However, the Mossberg 500/590 series, Ithaca Model 37, and Winchester 1200/1300 series are shown to be incompatible with this loading method due to design limitations.

This video investigates the reliability of 'ghost loading' (also known as carrier loading) a semi-automatic shotgun. The presenter demonstrates the technique, explaining its mechanics and addressing concerns about potential malfunctions. Through dry fire and live-fire testing, the video concludes that ghost loading, when performed correctly, does not inherently cause reliability issues, citing its use by the U.S. Marine Corps with the Benelli M4 as evidence of its viability.

This guide details a comparison between pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns, as demonstrated by firearms instructor hickok45. It covers the mechanical differences, operational nuances, and practical performance of each action type using 12-gauge slugs and birdshot. The expert assessment highlights the reliability of pump-actions versus the speed of semi-automatics, concluding that both are effective tools with the choice depending on user preference and training.

This video showcases advanced tactical training conducted by the US Secret Service, featuring instruction from Taran Tactical. The drills emphasize dynamic engagement with both rifles and pistols, highlighting the need for accuracy, efficiency, and situational awareness. The session was highly praised by participants for its effectiveness.

This video showcases Taran Butler's exceptional shooting skills, highlighting his preference for iron sights and his ability to achieve high accuracy and speed. Joe Rogan and Michael Jai White express admiration for Butler's technical expertise and performance, emphasizing the dedication and practice required to reach such a high level of proficiency. The content touches upon the practical application of tactical training and competitive shooting techniques.

This guide details the technique for shooting on the move, demonstrated with a Benelli M2 shotgun. It emphasizes controlled movement, maintaining a steady sight picture, and effective recoil management for engaging multiple targets dynamically. The instruction highlights safe muzzle awareness and proper gear usage for tactical applications.

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.