Category: Editorial

Avoiding Match Disasters: Understanding and Preventing Squib Loads

Shawn Nelson 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

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

Shawn Nelson February 25, 2015

Ask around at any 3-Gun match and most folks will tell you that you’re wasting your time with starting out on a pump shotgun in the sport. “Too slow,” they’ll say. “You’ll be outgunned.” In fact, if you’re brand new, odds are someone has already advised you to not even consider that old Mossberg 500 or Remington 870 duck gun collecting dust in your safe. Well, I’m here to challenge that advice. Back when I

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