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What’s on the Box: How to Choose the Right Shotgun Shells

If you’re new to shotgunning, you need to know what you’re buying to ensure you’re using the ideal load for your shotgun and intended purpose. Here’s a detailed guide to all the information provided on a box of shells.

Federal Premium Sells Over 50 Million Shotgun Shells in Support of Pheasants Forever

Federal Premium has announced that it has surpassed a total of 50 million shotgun shells sold in support of Pheasants Forever, the nation's leading upland habitat conservation organization. The special shells are sold in boxes marked with the Pheasants Forever logo, as part of an on-box royalty program.

Video: Apex Ammunition Takes TSS to the Extreme

Be it some of their blended steel loads or pure TSS loads, Apex Ammunition offers shells that will put a hurting on turkey, waterfowl, hogs and deer with TSS shot sizes ranging from No. 9 to BB.

Watch: Stoeger Announces P3500 Pump-Action Shotgun

We recently covered one of 2016's best values in the budget-friendly Stoeger P3000, which impressed our reviewer. It impressed consumers, too, because for 2017 Stoeger has announced the P3500—the same gun, essentially, just chambered for those big ol' 3½-inch shells.

Will Avery's Floating Shell Bag Float 12 Boxes?

The company claims it will float 12 boxes of shells; I'm calling Bullshooters.

TSS and the Evolution of Shotgun Shells

The arrival of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) has had a major impact on shotgun hunting, and while it is a bit pricey, its devastatingly dense patterns at distances never before possible make it worth every extra penny.

Video: Aguila Ammunition's Minishells

Aguila had its unique minishells on the range at SHOT Show 2017's Industry Day, and wowed more than a few newcomers.

#SundayGunday: Winchester Bismuth Shotshells

Get a closer look at Winchester Bismuth shotshells, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

New for 2024: Stoeger M3000 Signature

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Stoeger introduces its M3000 Signature semi-automatic shotgun, featuring an upgraded wood stock, a nickel-plated engraved receiver, paired with a handsome glossed blued barrel.

Video: Mossberg 590 Shockwave

Though not necessarily destined for use afield, there's no denying that the Mossberg 590 Shockwave was one of the biggest hits on the floor at SHOT Show 2017.

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