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Are 3 ½-Inch Shells Worth It?It depends who you ask. Our shotguns expert breaks down the benefits and drawbacks of shooting big shellsByPhil BourjailyJun 01, 2025Read Story
Shotgun AmmoThe Latest Rifle and Shotgun Ammo From the 2023 SHOT ShowByPhil Bourjaily &Richard MannJan 20, 2023
Shotgun AmmoThinking About Jumping on the 20-Gauge Waterfowl Gun Bandwagon? Read This FirstByPhil BourjailyOct 06, 2022
Shotgun AmmoPattern a Shotgun: How to Dial In Your Choke and Load Before the SeasonByPhil BourjailyAug 24, 2022
Shotgun AmmoGunfight: 12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge for Waterfowl and Upland BirdsByPhil BourjailyMar 30, 2022
Shotgun AmmoTurns Out, It’s OK to Shoot Steel Through Old Shotguns (Sort of)ByPhil BourjailyJul 16, 2021
Shotgun AmmoHow to Build Up a 10-Year Ammo Supply (And Not Ruin it In The Process)ByRichard MannJun 09, 2021