In Britain, the standard 12-ga. cartridge is the 2 1⁄2", loaded with one or 1 1⁄16 ozs. of shot. With the resurgence of interest in side-by-sides, more and more British-made shotguns are coming to ...

When it comes to home defense, simplicity is often the most effective approach. The 12-gauge shotgun has long been a trusted tool for personal protection thanks to its power, versatility, and ...

Upland hunting, done right, is a close-range affair. With a few exceptions—wild-flushing pheasants come to mind—upland ammunition is less about raw speed and power and more about proportional ...

In the late 19th and into the 20th century, the 10-gauge was in widespread use as an all-purpose shotgun for hunting ducks, upland birds, and small game, much as the 12-gauge is today. It had a 2 ...

When we talk about the shotgun, whether for personal combat or sport, it’s always been a matter of ammunition. That is, the gun itself, particularly the pump/slide action is a relatively simple, ...

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Before I ever got serious about patterning turkey guns, chokes, and loads, I believed the 12 gauge was the king of the turkey woods — and always would be. Like many turkey hunters, I killed my first ...