Shotgun FAQ?

j-heart · November 21, 2001, 08:19 AM

I am looking to learn about shotguns. I know next to nothing about them. Any good books or FAQ's to start me off?

Dave McC · November 21, 2001, 09:37 AM

First, your local library has books on guns, including shotguns, under Dewey Decimal Sytem #799.

Second, the Archives here have loads of good info for those that will take the time to look.

Third, Shotgun Report has an Archive for some rather esoteric shotgun questions,as well as good stuff about loads,chokes, gun,etc...

HTH...

BigG · November 21, 2001, 11:27 AM

"Shotguns by Keith" is a good, albeit dated resource. This goes into the doubles more than the repeaters because it was written by Elmer Keith just after WWII as I recall.

Read more here: http://www.epinions.com/book-review-...3A048247-prod3

Rob62 · November 21, 2001, 03:34 PM

j-heart,

I posted the Remington guide to shotguns here on Sept 4th, if I remember correctly. It is lengthy and therefore in 4 seperate posts. LOTS of good info there to get you started. Here is the link for part 1.

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=79616

Hope this helps,
Rob

Charles E. Neal · November 21, 2001, 07:02 PM

'Lo J-heart,

Get a copy of "Shotgunning: The Art and Science" by Bob Brister.

It is the most comprehensive book you'll find --- it may be hard to lay it down. If you can find one at the library, do so; but, if you buy one it will be money well spent.

Keep green and growing, Charlie

K80Geoff · November 21, 2001, 07:18 PM

I second Bristers book "Shotgunning the Art and the Science" Best book on the subject. Will teach you everything you need to know about Shotguns if you are willing to read it. Some of the material is dated but still the best info on the subject.

Shotgun Report is an excellent source of information. The Technoid has his own views that are often not in agreement with other shotgun experts or with common sense, but he does have some excellent info if you are willing to dig through the site. He used to provide it for free but has lately decided to start charging for advice. I personally think he is all wet about certain views he has but I am certainly not as pedigreed as he is. K80's do NOT handle like a pig on a shovel, no matter what he says

Another website with a discussion board: www.shotgunsports.com

A caution here, the discussion board above is nowhere near as high a quality as TFL (but then none of the others are either

)

My $.02

j-heart · November 21, 2001, 08:03 PM

Thanks for your replys.

Rob62 - Your 4 part series was very helpful .

Amazon sells "Shotgunning: The Art and the Science" for $13.26. I may end up ordering it if I cannot find it at the local library Friday.

I'm still surfing "Shotgun Report" and "www.shotgunsports.com" websites.

November 21, 2001, 08:19 AM	#1
j-heart Member Join Date: October 16, 2001 Posts: 49	Shotgun FAQ? I am looking to learn about shotguns. I know next to nothing about them. Any good books or FAQ's to start me off?

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BigG Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,334	"Shotguns by Keith" is a good, albeit dated resource. This goes into the doubles more than the repeaters because it was written by Elmer Keith just after WWII as I recall. Read more here: http://www.epinions.com/book-review-...3A048247-prod3 __________________ o "The Earth is degenerating today. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer obey their parents, every man wants to write a book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching." Assyrian tablet, c. 2800 BC o "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." Mark Twain o "They have gun control in Cuba. They have universal health care in Cuba. So why do they want to come here?" Paul Harvey o TODAY WE CARVE OUT OUR OWN OMENS! Leonidas, Thermopylae, 480 BC

November 21, 2001, 03:34 PM	#4
Rob62 Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 1999 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 560	j-heart, I posted the Remington guide to shotguns here on Sept 4th, if I remember correctly. It is lengthy and therefore in 4 seperate posts. LOTS of good info there to get you started. Here is the link for part 1. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=79616 Hope this helps, Rob __________________ NRA & NAHC Life Member

November 21, 2001, 07:18 PM	#6
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	I second Bristers book "Shotgunning the Art and the Science" Best book on the subject. Will teach you everything you need to know about Shotguns if you are willing to read it. Some of the material is dated but still the best info on the subject. Shotgun Report is an excellent source of information. The Technoid has his own views that are often not in agreement with other shotgun experts or with common sense, but he does have some excellent info if you are willing to dig through the site. He used to provide it for free but has lately decided to start charging for advice. I personally think he is all wet about certain views he has but I am certainly not as pedigreed as he is. K80's do NOT handle like a pig on a shovel, no matter what he says Another website with a discussion board: www.shotgunsports.com A caution here, the discussion board above is nowhere near as high a quality as TFL (but then none of the others are either ) My $.02 __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

November 21, 2001, 09:37 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	First, your local library has books on guns, including shotguns, under Dewey Decimal Sytem #799. Second, the Archives here have loads of good info for those that will take the time to look. Third, Shotgun Report has an Archive for some rather esoteric shotgun questions,as well as good stuff about loads,chokes, gun,etc... HTH...

November 21, 2001, 07:02 PM	#5
Charles E. Neal Junior Member Join Date: November 21, 2001 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 2	'Lo J-heart, Get a copy of "Shotgunning: The Art and Science" by Bob Brister. It is the most comprehensive book you'll find --- it may be hard to lay it down. If you can find one at the library, do so; but, if you buy one it will be money well spent. Keep green and growing, Charlie

November 21, 2001, 08:03 PM	#7
j-heart Member Join Date: October 16, 2001 Posts: 49	Thanks for your replys. Rob62 - Your 4 part series was very helpful . Amazon sells "Shotgunning: The Art and the Science" for $13.26. I may end up ordering it if I cannot find it at the local library Friday. I'm still surfing "Shotgun Report" and "www.shotgunsports.com" websites.