Cole Gunsmithing Announces 12-Gauge Precision Chokes for the Rizzini XL Bore

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Categories: News

Cole Gunsmithing expanded their line of Precision Chokes to include the Rizzini XL Bore in 12 gauge. These new chokes are designed and manufactured for performance shooting. Pass-through efficiency is critical to the reduction of deformed shot. Cole’s utilitarian design and one-step machining process maintains consistent wall thickness that provides efficient and effective shot -pass-through, which results in more pellets on target.

Remembering the Poly Choke

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: Briefs

Tags: polychoke, shotgunchokes

Do you remember the Poly Choke? If you’re a seasoned hunter or shooter, the chances are you’ve come across this legendary shotgun choke at some point in your life. The Poly Choke was a game-changer in the world of firearms, offering shooters the ability to quickly adjust the constriction of their shotgun’s barrel to suit different shooting situations.

The Silver Seitz Trap Gun

Friday, May 10, 2024

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: Briefs

Tags: silverseitzshotgun, silverseitztrapgun, trapshooting

The Silver Seitz is a high-end, single-barrel and over-under trap gun that is recognized and lauded by shooting enthusiasts for their precision, performance, reliability and accuracy. The gun is a product of meticulous craftsmanship, designed with a focus on durability, power, balance, and, importantly, shooter comfort.

Each Silver Seitz gun is custom-made, tailored to the shooter’s specific style and preferences. This includes choices in barrel length, stock dimensions, wood grade, and engraving details. The average Silver Seitz gun takes approximately four months to complete. This lengthy process ensures that each piece is not just a gun, but a personalized work of art.

The Pros and Cons of Cerakote for Shotguns

Friday, May 10, 2024

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: Briefs

Tags: cerakote, cerakoteforshotguns, cerakoting, cereakotewaterfowlguns

When it comes to maintaining your shotgun, many options are available to ensure its longevity and improve its appearance. One such option that has gained popularity in recent years is Cerakoting. However, before deciding whether or not to Cerakote your shotgun, it’s crucial to understand the process, weigh the benefits, and consider any potential drawbacks. This article is aimed at providing an analysis of each of these factors to help you make an informed decision.

The Optical Illusion of Mini Clay Targets

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: Briefs

Tags: clayshooting, minitargets, sportingclays

Mini clay targets, often used in sporting clays, may seem like simple objects to the naked eye. However, upon closer inspection, one can’t help but notice the optical illusion that these small targets create. Understanding the science behind this illusion can provide insights into our perception of size and distance, and shed light on how our brains process visual information.

As the name suggests, this is the smallest size used in sporting clays at just 60mm (2¼ inches). These mini targets are very fast off the arm of the machine, but rapidly lose their momentum because of their lighter overall weight.

Ball and Buck Collaborates with Ranger to Launch Exclusive Sporting Clays Collection

Friday, May 03, 2024

Written by Irwin Greenstein

Categories: News

Boston, MA – April 24, 2024 – Ranger, the leading performance shooting eyewear brand, and Ball and Buck, the esteemed purveyor of American-made sporting goods, are thrilled to announce their first collaboration together. This marks a milestone as two Massachusetts-based brands come together to introduce an all-new collection tailored for sporting clays aficionados. The collaboration is set to launch on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, signifying a significant moment in the partnership between two brands united by their shared passion for the sporting clays lifestyle.

The Legacy of Crescent Firearms Shotguns

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: Briefs

Tags: crescentfirearmscompany, crescentshotguns

Crescent Firearms Company was established in 1888 in Norwich, Connecticut. From the start, Crescent was a leader in producing affordable, reliable shotguns for the American market. Their main claim to fame was their “working man’s” shotgun — a nod to the average American who needed a reliable weapon for hunting or home defense but couldn’t afford the higher end models. Over the decades, their reputation for quality grew, cementing their place in the American firearms industry.

Crescent Fire Arms was the largest supplier of shotguns branded by other companies. It is said that Crescent manufactured more than 2.000,000 shotguns using over 450 different names.

Longthorne Gunmakers Charts Its Own Course as a Singular British Presence on the Sporting-Clays Tournament Circuit

Monday, April 29, 2024

Written by Irwin Greenstein

Categories: Shotguns

Tags: britishshotguns, Longthorneguns, Longthorneshotguns, sportingclays, toddhitch

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