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Infographic: Effect of Choke on Shot String at Various Distances

Justin Hoffman
shotgun choke

Know your shotgun’s choke and pattern it for the ammo you’ll be shooting. Whether you chase turkey, duck, or squirrel with your shotgun, or are solely interested in shooting clay traps, understanding how your choke coincides with string shot at various distances is paramount for success. For those just starting out with your first shotgun,

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What Happens When You Shoot a Bowling Ball with a Compound Bow?


What Happens When You Shoot A Bowling Ball With A Compound Bow?

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you shoot a bowling ball with a DirtNap broadhead from compound bow, you’ve come to the right place.  Tim Kjellesvik (also known as The Thinking Woodsman) apparently spends a lot of time wondering about things like this as well. So, he decided to shoot a bowling ball with a

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Sunday Gunday: Is That a Homemade Glock? Well… Sorta…


homemade Glock

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, right? Well, in this case, this homemade pistol is quite blasphemy to many Glock enthusiasts. Witness for yourself the homemade Glock that is nothing short of dismal. These photos were shared on an all-Russian forum. Somewhere in Russia, one basement tinkerer is very proud of his creation. From a distance

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Sheer Brilliance: Smash-and-Grab Burglar Takes Selfies with Stolen Guns, Faces 10 Years in Prison


Even the underworld of criminal activity isn’t immune to selfie-obsessed egotists. What happens when an 18-year-old cell phone-toting criminal makes a getaway with 25 guns? What else? He takes barrage of selfies and texts them to friends. According to the Denver Post, 18-year-old Viet Trinh is facing 10 years in federal prison and a fine of

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Video: Crazy Handstand Archery Shot… With Mom Holding the Target

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You know your Mom’s pretty badass when… Orissa Kelly certainly has some exceptional talent. In fact, she has performed on the television program Britain’s Got Talent showcasing her unorthodox skills. The twenty-two year old, who hails from St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, travels the world performing and is UK’s only foot archer – as well as the only fire foot archer

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