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What is a Shotgun

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Summary: A shotgun shoots bb's that are contained in a shell. A shotgun is for close range but increases your chances of a hunting kill. Learn what a shotgun is in this free hunting video.

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Dan Bergman has been hunting for over 15 years. He has undergone comprehensive training on gun safety and handling. Dan teaches gun handling skills whenever possible. He is a school...read more

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"Alright this shotgun is an oldie but goodie. I've had this I think ever since I was about, you know, maybe twelve years, no I've had it for maybe about twelve years. What a shotgun is it's much like the rifle. It shoots with gunpowder. It shoots a propellant out whether it's a bullet for a rifle or BBs for a shot gun. Much like any other, much like any other gun, you load the cartridge in, it's ready to shoot. So you've got your, the sock of your gun, your butt, your barrel, your magazine to hold them and your trigger mechanism. The difference between this and a rifle is you're not shooting one bullet, you're shooting hundreds of BBs at your target which gives you a much better chance of bringing your game down, but it also means that you're only shooting close range."

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