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Avoiding Match Disasters: Understanding and Preventing Squib Loads

Shawn August 26, 2015

Squib Loads: What Every Competitive Shooter Needs to Know In the fast-paced world of competitive shooting, every round counts. Accuracy, timing, and reliability are critical to staying ahead in the match. But what happens when something feels… off? Your shot is quiet, there’s little to no recoil, and your bullet doesn’t hit the target. Suddenly, panic sets in. Congratulations—you’ve just encountered a squib load. Squib loads can range from inconvenient to downright dangerous, depending on

There’s No Shame In Using A Pump Shotgun For 3 Gun

Shawn February 25, 2015

Ask around and most folks will tell you a pump shotgun has no place in 3-Gun. “Too slow,” they’ll say. “You’ll be outgunned.” And if you’re brand new to the sport, odds are someone has already told you to ditch that old Remington 870 collecting dust in your safe. But I’m not here to echo the crowd, I’m here to challenge that advice. Because if you’ve already got a pump gun, there’s no reason you

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Avoiding Match Disasters: Understanding and Preventing Squib Loads

There’s No Shame In Using A Pump Shotgun For 3 Gun

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