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Posts Tagged shotgun
XRAIL Press Release
Posted by Brian in Accessories, News, Warrior Tools on 11/Feb/2011 15:58
XRAIL SYSTEMS AVAILABLE THROUGH BROWNELLS
ORDER ONLINE NOW!!
December, 2010…Appleton, WI- Roth Concept Innovations (RCI) designer and manufacturer of high capacity solutions for your shotgun, makes available their new XRAIL Systems through Brownells. The XRAIL System is an auto indexing loader for shotguns. The XRAIL System operates as a magazine extension for shotguns that allows up to 23 rounds of ammo without altering your gun. Taking only minutes to install and no gunsmiting required. All XRAIL and RCI products are 100% MADE IN THE USA.
Consumers, Dealers and Law Enforcement personal now have the ability to order the XRAIL Systems online as well. Just go to www.brownells.com or www.PoliceStore.com and purchase your XRAIL System.
XRAIL Systems Specifications:
- Made of hard coated black anodized aluminum and stainless steel all non corrosive with black nylon or clear polycarbonate unified tubes
- Compact unit weight is 2.0 lbs. empty
- Full version weight is 2 lbs. 5 oz. empty
- Available for use with Mossberg, Winchester, FNH, Benelli and Remington (visit www.XRAILbyRCI.com for model specifics.)
About RCI: Roth Concept Innovations is the ONLY manufacturer of the XRAIL System.  RCI provides the best capacity solution for your shotgun that is easy to use and installs in minutes with no gunsmithing required. There are various high capacity solutions for the shotgun, but RCI’s is the only one that is NOT a gun (which you will have dependability and capacity all in one). The XRAIL System has the versatility to be used on more than one shotgun. All XRAIL’s and RCI products are 100% MADE IN THE USA. For more information (or to order your XRAIL System) about RCI and to view their complete line of products please visit www.XRAILbyRCI.com or by calling 920-585-6534.
Remington 870 Supercell Recoil Pad – reduce felt recoil without dropping big bucks on a new stock
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Accessories, News, Warrior Tools on 26/Jan/2011 19:12
Product Reviews form Amazon
“For $20 I was able to enjoy shooting slugs from my new Remington 870 with synthetic stock.
I got the pad installed in a couple of minutes. The screws included with the Supercell had much wider heads than the wood screws included with the normal stock pad, and it took a minute to squeeze them into the pad. I was afraid that the large heads may rip the pad, but they popped in with no damage after some wiggling. The fit on the gun was as good or better than the stock pad.
The first time I shot the gun (without the Supercell), after about 15 rounds (variety of sabot slugs, both 2 3/4″ and 3″) I could barely move my arm. Luckily I found a brand that grouped the well and had milder recoil than some. I still didn’t want to go out and shoot another 15 rounds to get the scope zeroed in.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the pad as I never had used an aftermarket recoil pad on a gun before. The pad definitely helped reduce the felt recoil and let me get settled in to finish zeroing the scope. 15 rounds later my gun was ready and my arm didn’t feel bad. I could tell that I had been shooting, but I wasn’t in any pain.”
“…the real beauty of it was when I took it to the range for a test. I fired 9 boxes of 2 3/4in slugs and two boxes of 3in magnum slugs, a total of 55 slugs in one session. No pain whatsoever, no bruising at all. The consistency of performance was also a benefit as I was able to aim for quick follow-up shots much faster than with the stock recoil pad. I was able to concentrate on my target and not have to worry about inadvertent flinching at all. After all those slugs, when I packed the gun up I could tell I had been shooting, but there was no discomfort or fatigue whatsoever.”
Shotgun Home Defense Ammunition
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 14/Jan/2011 22:30
BEST shotgun round for home defense?
(According to Firearms Tactical Institute)
Federal Classic 2 ¾-inch #1 buck load (F127)
(The Federal shotshell uses both a plastic shot cup and granulated plastic shot buffer to minimize post-ignition pellet deformation, whereas the Remington and Winchester loads do not.)
What about Birdshot?
“With birdshot you are wise to keep in mind that your gunfire has the potential to NOT PRODUCE an effective wound. Do not expect birdshot to have any decisive effect.
Number 1 buckshot has the potential to produce more effective wound trauma than either #00 or #000 buck, without the accompanying risk of over-penetration. The IWBA believes, with very good reason, that number 1 buckshot is the shotshell load of choice for quickly stopping deadly criminal violence.
Birdshot, because of its small size, does not have the mass and sectional density to penetrate deeply enough to reliably reach and damage critical blood distribution organs. Although birdshot can destroy a great volume of tissue at close range, the permanent crush cavity is usually less than 6 inches deep, and this is not deep enough to reliably include the heart or great blood vessels of the abdomen.
A gruesome, shallow wound in the torso does not guarantee a quick stop, especially if the bad guy is chemically intoxicated or psychotic. If the tissue crushed by the pellets does not include a vital cardiovascular structure there’s no reason for it to be an effective wound.”
Kel-Tec Shotgun
Information is just coming out about Kel-Tec’s new shotgun. Kel-Tec has said that they will reveal the KSG at SHOT Show 2011. Details are few on the new firearm but here are some initial reports:
Forest/Brush conditions: Why a Shotgun might be your best choice
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 4/Dec/2010 00:31
“An often overlooked but excellent hunting and defensive / offensive weapon can include the venerable shotgun. Depending upon the characteristics of the area you intend to travel, the 12-guage shotgun can be your best firearm choice.
In this article I will attempt to explain not only why a shotgun is often a good selection over a rifle, but also cover some of the shotgun loads that are especially valuable in the defensive or offensive role while tracking a dangerous man or beast in thickly vegetated areas such as deep forest or jungle.”
The principle favoring simplicity and reliability is frequently shown during wartime in many areas of the world. Oft cited are experiences on the Eastern Front during World War Two. During this war, firearms manufactured to high precision for the German army often failed at inopportune moments due to the less than pristine conditions of actual field use. Meanwhile, Russian firearms with looser tolerances were much more easily maintained and functioned at higher levels in these same conditions.
http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/forest-tracker-shotgun/
Home Defense: Be Prepared
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 17/Nov/2010 01:29
A little planning can mean the difference between life and death.
My Lessons Learned From a Recent Tactical Shotgun Class
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Opinion on 6/Nov/2010 23:45
by Greg C.
http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/10/my_lessons_learned_from_a_rece.html
“I recently took part in a Tactical Shotgun class with the US Training Center and learned a great deal. I am obviously not an operator and have not engaged dozens of insurgents, but I feel the training I received was logical and correct. I’ll skip all of the obvious safety and protection comments which were part of the training and very well covered. I’ll also not discuss the media hatchet job performed on their earlier incarnation “Blackwaterâ€. Here are my lessons learned from the three day class:
1. Tactical does not mean cool looking, tactical means light weight, easy to manage and successful in your mission.
2. Equipment should be minimized. You don’t need a laser sight, a spare light and multiple side saddles.
3. Train the way you plan to fight.
4. Tailor your ammunition selection to your mission specific goals.
5. Pick at most two types of ammunition you want for a mission. In a firefight, time doesn’t slow down, it speeds up. Your skills diminish, even if you are an experienced gunfighter.
6. Learn how to reload quickly. With a little practice and discipline, you won’t need to look down to reload—just watch your target instead.
7. Diagnosing failures on the fly is critical. Obviously, the hard failures take a lot longer to overcome. Again, time, opportunity and cover are needed to defeat a hard failure. This also underscores the importance of a sidearm.
8. The fundamentals are key. There are seven: Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment, Trigger Control, Breathing and Follow Through. These really apply to all shooting, but I think are especially important to shotgun work.
No matter where you are, find somewhere to train with good instruction. All of the magazine articles and opinions fall by the wayside when those shells are flying off to the side and you are suffering the weather, bugs and fatigue. As our friend Boston T. Party (author of Boston’s Gun Bible) says, “Ammo turns money into skillâ€.
Remington 870 or Mossberg 590? Which shotgun is best for you?
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Mossberg, Opinion, Remington on 15/Oct/2010 00:42
If you surf around gun forums you’ll see that “discussions” about “the best” shotgun can get pretty emotional. It’s like guys arguing about Fords or Chevys; not always objective.
Here’s a collection of observations by shotgun users that I found helpful, not just guys ranting, but helpful information that may make your decision a bit easier.
As always, understand this is opinion and anecdotal information, bear that in mind. We’re not making any claims on accuracy of info, just passing along some discussion.
(spelling and text formatting kept as it was on the forums)
Saiga 12 AK47 Shotgun
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 30/Sep/2010 00:52
Saiga-12, an AK47 12 gauge shotgun: semi-auto shotgun with some of the accessories like;
Modified pistol grip (with SAW style US pistol grip), Wire Folding Stock, Cobra Red Dot Optic and US made 10 and 12 round magazines
Remington 870: America’s Choice For A Defensive Shotgun
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Remington on 12/Sep/2010 18:57
Is buying American, supporting American companies, important to you?
Then consider the Remington 870 as a strong option for home defense.
We suggest you consider the Remington 870 first and foremost because it is a quality, reliable weapon with a long history of dependability. But it’s also made right here in the USA. You can pick up cheaper shotguns, such as the NEF (made in China), Charles Daly (made in Turkey) or other foreign made, lower priced shotguns. But when you’ve got one of the best options made right her, the Remington 870, why not support a business in your own country, not China or Turkey!
(Warrior Times has no financial link to Remington, just voicing our opinion)
Effectiveness of 00 Buckshot? 25 Yard Test.
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Remington on 12/Sep/2010 18:42
Of course, whether or not 00 buckshot is a good choice for use as home defense, in the confines of your home, is a completely different question. But this illustrates the effect of 00 buckshot at 25 yards.
Training with the Shotgun for Home Defense
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Training on 7/Aug/2010 18:08
by Silver at Wolfesblog
“I’ve hunted with a shotgun for over 40 years, and I’ve kept one handy for almost that long just in case an intruder needed some persuasion regarding the wisdom of breaking into my house or apartment. I was trained to hunt by my father and other male relatives, but I had never been trained in the defensive uses of the shotgun.
That changed recently when I spent 2 full days at a professional firearms training center learning the theory and practice of close quarters combat with the shotgun and pistol.
The short version of this story is easy: if you plan to use any weapon in self defense, you need to train. Hunting, target practice, and home defense are utterly different. In a real defensive situation, your pulse will race, your hands will shake, and your fine motor skills will vanish. It’s much worse than the worst case of buck fever.
If you’ve practiced working under those conditions, you might have a chance. If all you’ve ever done, as I had, was target practice at the range and hunting, your odds of surviving a defensive encounter are greatly reduced.”
The Knoxx recoil reduction stock
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Accessories, Long Guns on 3/Aug/2010 19:47
“The Knoxx stock uses fairly massive internal springs to absorb and spread out the recoil pulse of the heavy hitting shotgun. The kick is still there, but instead of a painful jab it’s reduced to a long ‘shove’.
This technology shines in two areas; Letting recoil sensitive people shoot the thumper without fear, and aiding in shear controllability of the shotgun.
It’s hard to argue that heavy recoil reduces ones ability to control a weapon, and mitigating the recoil helps the shooter stay on target. This is the point behind every rifle muzzle brake and ported competition pistol.
The Knoxx recoil reduction stock is indeed a gadget, but unlike so many… this one actually works.
On top of that, it has passed the ‘Carteach0 Gorilla of Doom Destruction Testing’. In plainer words, I attempted to break the stock in some very unreasonable ways. By simply pulling it apart with my bear hands (pun intended), and even beating it against a range bench (shotgun won, bench lost).”
http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2010/06/holy-shrinking-shotguns-batman-range.html
“I can shoot power point slugs all day long without injuring my shoulder..
before i put this stock on, I literally couldn’t get through 10 rounds before wanting to switch to bird shot..
I’m NOT kidding it makes that much of a difference…this is a MUST for ANY shotgun..”
“This product is amazing. I’m a small woman who can now shoot full 3″ Magnum Slugger loads with one hand!!! AMAZING! There is almost no felt recoil what so ever and target reacquisition is incredibly fast.
I’d highly recommend this product to everyone.”