Understanding the Shotgun’s Role The air crackles with anticipation. The hunter raises the shotgun, its polished steel glinting in the sunlight. A covey of quail bursts from the undergrowth, their wings a blur of motion. In the blink of an eye, the shotgun roars, sending a cloud of lead shot toward the fleeing birds. But … Read more
Understanding the Over and Under Design What is an Over and Under Shotgun? The crisp autumn air, the scent of gunpowder, the anticipation of the hunt… these are the moments that call to many. For those who find themselves drawn to the sporting life, the right equipment is essential. And at the heart of that … Read more
Echoes of the Past: The Genesis of the Hammer Pump Before the prevalence of modern semi-automatic shotguns, the hammer pump design stood as a significant advancement in firearms technology. To understand the hammer pump shotgun, one must briefly examine its predecessors and the environment from which it emerged. Early shotgun designs were often break-action, breech-loading, … Read more
