Lingering Misunderstandings
Clearing up misunderstandings.
Enquiring Minds
Readers have enquiring minds, and I receive many thoughtful letters throughout the year. I always am glad to help. It’s time again for a round of exchanges that should be of general interest to shotgunners.
Facts About Waterfowl Loads
What you need to know about waterfowl loads.
Loading Up with Kent
Never in my more than 40 years of covering shotshells have I seen a greater number of new loads introduced than Kent Cartridge has brought out in 2018. It’s almost an explosion!
Asked & Answered
Questions from readers have remained frequent and even increased during the past couple of years. Following is a sample of exchanges that should be of interest to most shotgunners.
Today’s 1-Oz, 28-Gauge Loads
American 28-gauge shooters have been clamoring for years for lead hunting loads heavier than the 28’s longstanding 3⁄4-oz shot charge. And finally several manufacturers have listened.
Low-Recoil Practice Loads
To make lots of practice comfortable and positive, the wise shotgunner uses low-recoil practice loads.
The New HEVI
HEVI-X is a new tungsten-composite pellet from Environ-Metal, the oldest tungsten-composite-pellet manufacturer in the US. The shot was introduced in late 2017, and here’s what you need to know about it.
Making Sense of Choke
After considering which gauge and load to fire on any given day, the biggest decision left is always what choke(s) to use.
Asked & Answered
Each year I devote a column to letters from readers addressing topics of general interest to the broader audience of shotgunners. Here is a selection.
Dove Hunting Numbers Soar
Dove hunting has come to match waterfowling for hunter participation and harvest.
Science & Steel Catch Up with Doves
Taken for granted by hunters outside the South for many years, shooting these little gray speedsters is both fun and challenging.