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Category: Gear Reviews

Hands-on gear reviews from competitive shooters who run the equipment in matches, not just at the bench. Rifles, shotguns, pistols, optics, belts and maintenance gear, tested across 3-Gun, USPSA, PCSL and precision rifle. Every review is match-tested and first-hand.

Best Shotgun Ammo for 3-Gun

In 3-gun competition, your shotgun ammunition can make or break your performance. With the variety of stages involving birdshot, slugs, and occasionally buckshot, the right ammo ensures reliability, manageable recoil, and effective target engagement. Here’s a breakdown of the best shotgun ammo for 3-gun, along with key considerations for your selection process.

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C-MORE RTS3 v2 Optic

C-MORE RTS3 V2 Red Dot: What Competitors Need to Know

C-MORE updated their proven RTS3 competition red dot with an aircraft-grade aluminum housing, button lockout to prevent mid-stage brightness mishaps, and a shorter footprint for easier mounting. At $549 with a 30-year warranty, the V2 targets Open and 3-Gun shooters who want a clean dot without ghosting. We caught Todd Jarrett at SHOT Show 2026 for the rundown—here’s what’s actually new and who should care.

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Best Hearing Protection for The Tactical Games: What Competitors Use

Hearing protection questions flood TTG Facebook groups constantly. After years as a competitor, lane judge, and media producer at Tactical Games events, I’ve watched what gear actually survives sandbag carries, axle bar work, and full weekends of shooting. Here’s what competitors really use and why TTG demands are different from other shooting sports.

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