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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 AmmoHow to Choose the Best Gun and Load for Late Season WaterfowlByPhil BourjailyDec 12, 2019
Shotgun Ammo10 Cheap Rifle and Shotgun Loads that Perform Great in the FieldByPhil BourjailyAug 13, 2019
Shotgun AmmoAsk Phil: What’s the Best Gauge and Shotgun Ammunition for Minimizing Meat Damage on Small GameByPhil BourjailyMar 05, 2019
Shotgun AmmoShould Bird Hunters Use Non-Toxic Shot for Grouse and Woodcock?ByPhil BourjailyApr 10, 2018
Shotgun AmmoNew Heaviest Hitter: Tungsten Super Shot Is a Game-Changer in Turkey AmmunitionByPhil BourjailyMar 28, 2018
Shotgun AmmoThe Truth About Shotgun Ammo: 6 Questions Answered at Federal’s High-Tech RangeByPhil BourjailyAug 22, 2013
Shotgun AmmoShotshells: Does Higher Velocity Kill or Just Increase Recoil?ByPhil BourjailyJul 18, 2011