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The barrel is the fundamental component that propels the shotshell’s payload toward the target. A well-fitted bead at the muzzle aids in acquiring proper sight picture and aim. Bench rest shooting allows for precise accuracy testing by providing a stable shooting platform, which can incorporate the use of a bipod for added support.
As the shooter calls “Pull!”, a bird or clay target gets launched across the field of fire. In the fast-paced game of blitz, a rapid burst of such birds challenges the shooter’s reflexes. Hunting from a blind offers concealment and opportunity for taking game birds on the wing.
The smooth cyclic operation of the bolt is critical for reliable functioning of many shotgun actions. Understanding the intricacies of bore diameter, forcing cone geometry, and breech dimensions is essential for optimal performance.
A shotgun’s butt and buttstock design influence how it shoulders and points for any given shooter. Buckshot loads offer devastatingly effective power for defensive use. Periodically checking for bulges in the barrel can prevent potential issues.
On a trap field, bunkers present variable angles of target engagement. During a hot streak on the clays course, one might experience a burst of broken targets in succession. Customizing the buttplate can enhance shooters’ comfort and consistency.
Whether breaking clays, busting bucks, or exercising valuable skills, the respect for shotguns and their capable versatility is fundamental for any shooter’s journey.
- Barrel
- Bead (front sight)
- Bench Rest
- Bipod
- Bird (clay target)
- Blitz (shooting game)
- Blind (hunting)
- Bolt
- Bore
- Breech
- Butt
- Buttstock
- Buckshot
- Bulge (in barrel)
- Bunker (trap field feature)
- Burst (of shots)
- Buttplate
- Ballistics
- Ballistic Coefficient
- Banded (shotshell crimp)
- Bang (firing sound)
- Barrage (of targets)
- Batter (trap field feature)
- Beam (sight)
- Bearing (surface)
- Bedding (rifle/shotgun fit)
- Binocular
- Birdshot
- Bluing (metal finish)
- Brace (shooting support)
- Brass (shotshell casing)
- Break (action opening)
- Briley (choke tube brand)
- Buck (rabbit/deer term)
- Buffer (recoil reduction)
- Bulk (shotshell field load)
- Bump (firing technique)
- Burr (metal defect)