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Man Tries to Shoot Silly Putty Through a Shotgun

Here’s yet another ammo experiment we’re happy to leave to TAOFLEDERMAUS. Our Wide Open Spaces video contributor TAOFLEDERMAUS has a good one for you; he’s testing some shotgun slugs made out of Silly Putty and wrapped in thin glass. You’ll have to see what happens when they get shot at various targets at, oh, 800
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5 Classic Deer Rifles That Are Still American Staples

These five timeless rifles will probably always have a place in deer hunting. Your grandfather’s generation was introduced to some of the finest deer hunting rifles ever made. These five classic deer rifles have a near perfect blend of form and functionality. The power and reliability of these accurate rifles like the Winchester Model 70
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12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge: We Cover the Great Shotgun Debate

Which gauge shotgun should you default to? When you’re looking for a good shotgun you probably encounter the same question millions have before you. When it comes to whether to buy a 12-gauge or a 20-gauge, the best answer is, “It depends.” It depends on your preferences. It depends on what you prefer to hunt.
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Guy Fires Some German Steel Slugs Through a Shotgun

Why are these German steel slugs tumbling out of the TAOFLEDERMAUS test gun? These little steel cylinders aren’t exactly accurate, but it’s awesome to see TAOFLEDERMAUS testing out shotgun ammo that was homemade and sent to him from overseas! How well do you think these things will shoot, though? Watch the video below: Check out
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Did You Know You Could Start an Old Field Marshall Tractor With a 12-Gauge Shotgun Shell?

Some old tractors, like the Field Marshall, needed an explosion to get started. Most wouldn’t expect it to be from a shotgun shell! How do you start a tractor that doesn’t have a battery or a starter? Well, it just might be an old Field Marshall series, and in that case it needs a 12-gauge
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Soldiers Saved by Strafing A-10 Warthog in Raw Combat Footage

Here’s why the A-10 Warthog is a soldier’s best support option. When soldiers in our armed forces need air support, most would welcome a visit from the A-10 Thunderbolt II, aka: the A-10 Warthog. This awesome plane and her pilots have served our nation since 1972. It is a favorite of pilots and troops alike
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Jerry Miculek Sets World Record for 10 Shots on 3 Targets in Under 2 Seconds

How fast is this guy’s trigger finger? In the world of competitive shooting, no one is faster than the living legend Jerry Miculek. If you’re not familiar with him, Miculek has been professionally shooting for almost 30 years now and he has multiple World Championships and World Titles to his name. Miculek also holds nearly
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10 Great Semi-Auto Shotguns for Hunting, Defense and More

These are some of the top semi-automatic shotguns for the money. Semi-auto shotguns are becoming more and more popular every day for hunting, skeet shooting and home defense purposes. Today the technology and machining behind these guns is better than ever, meaning there’s a reliable option to fit a variety of budgets. Today we’ll look
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Muzzleloading Firearm Loaded with Smokeless Powder Ends with a Bang

Smokeless powder and muzzleloaders don’t go together. Here’s why. You definitely do not want to use modern-day smokeless powder in blackpowder firearms and this video proves that point resoundingly. Smokeless powder, the type used for instance in shotgun shells and rifle rounds, should not be used in a muzzleloading firearm that is not specifically made
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Types of Shotguns: Definitions and Uses for Each Kind

These are the main types of shotguns and their practical purposes. For newer gun owners, the prospect of buying a shotgun can be slightly confusing because of the different styles of shotgun out there. Most are familiar with pump shotguns, but what does the term over and under mean? Also, what practical purpose does a
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