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Hi all! I decided over this snowy and frigid weekend that it was a good time for a scattergun shoot-off between two heavyweight contenders in the defensive shotgun genre (yes, my timing could have been better!). I broke this one down into two parts. Part-1 is a comparison between the two shotguns in the shop, and Part-2 is the range review. I hope you enjoy it!

Howard

https://youtu.be/zpHEiiY_zEg

https://youtu.be/lM2ONPnFoEs

Nice video! I have the Rem. 870 Mag Express with AR type stock which helps absorb the slug recoil.
Also the 20 ga. Shockwave which is a great house gun.

Great videos Hrfunk. I watch a lot of these videos, and yours are right up there with any of them; always well done.

Three rounds off in a second, that kind of shocked me.

Keep them coming...........

Thanks fellas!

Howard

Even though it was "one of those days," the tie between the two scatter guns was a good result.
Again, your videos with the split screen are excellent and easy to see all the action.

Wondering if you've made a video of shooting slugs long-distance? I'd like to see that. If you have, could you point me to it? I have very much enjoyed shooting 1-oz. slugs out of a smooth bore Benelli 12ga pump. Thanks.
PT7

Hrfunk wrote:…. scattergun shoot-off between two heavyweight contenders ….

PT7 wrote:Even though it was "one of those days," the tie between the two scatter guns was a good result.
Again, your videos with the split screen are excellent and easy to see all the action.

Wondering if you've made a video of shooting slugs long-distance? I'd like to see that. If you have, could you point me to it? I have very much enjoyed shooting 1-oz. slugs out of a smooth bore Benelli 12ga pump. Thanks.
PT7

Hrfunk wrote:…. scattergun shoot-off between two heavyweight contenders ….

No, I haven't done an exclusive slug video. That might be a good idea for the future! Stay tuned.

Howard

Hrfunk wrote:

PT7 wrote:Even though it was "one of those days," the tie between the two scatter guns was a good result.
Again, your videos with the split screen are excellent and easy to see all the action.

Wondering if you've made a video of shooting slugs long-distance? I'd like to see that. If you have, could you point me to it? I have very much enjoyed shooting 1-oz. slugs out of a smooth bore Benelli 12ga pump. Thanks.
PT7

Hrfunk wrote:…. scattergun shoot-off between two heavyweight contenders ….

No, I haven't done an exclusive slug video. That might be a good idea for the future! Stay tuned.

Howard

If you do a slug shoot, you might want to pick up a box of Brenneke slugs in addition to the usual Foster style. I'd suggest the Green Lightning, or one of the LE slugs.

https://www.brennekeusa.com/

Just a suggestion.

GunnyGene wrote:

Hrfunk wrote:

PT7 wrote:Even though it was "one of those days," the tie between the two scatter guns was a good result.
Again, your videos with the split screen are excellent and easy to see all the action.

Wondering if you've made a video of shooting slugs long-distance? I'd like to see that. If you have, could you point me to it? I have very much enjoyed shooting 1-oz. slugs out of a smooth bore Benelli 12ga pump. Thanks.
PT7

No, I haven't done an exclusive slug video. That might be a good idea for the future! Stay tuned.

Howard

If you do a slug shoot, you might want to pick up a box of Brenneke slugs in addition to the usual Foster style. I'd suggest the Green Lightning, or one of the LE slugs.

https://www.brennekeusa.com/

Just a suggestion.

That is a good suggestion, Gunney. Brenneke slugs are top-of-the-line. Maybe Howard would also incorporate a comparison of the different type slugs, or whatever.

I got interested in shooting slugs several years ago when I watched Hickok45 shoot Winchester 12ga 1-oz. slugs using a Benelli smoothbore shotgun. He shot at 230 yards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNTyCcip-ks That motivated me to "compete" with him, although he never knew it. It was fun reaching out to that distance. I used basic Remington Fosters, 1-oz. slugs. Had some good & fun range time with my Benelli Nova tactical pump.

PT7 wrote:

GunnyGene wrote:

Hrfunk wrote:
No, I haven't done an exclusive slug video. That might be a good idea for the future! Stay tuned.

Howard

If you do a slug shoot, you might want to pick up a box of Brenneke slugs in addition to the usual Foster style. I'd suggest the Green Lightning, or one of the LE slugs.

https://www.brennekeusa.com/

Just a suggestion.

That is a good suggestion, Gunney. Brenneke slugs are top-of-the-line. Maybe Howard would also incorporate a comparison of the different type slugs, or whatever.

I got interested in shooting slugs several years ago when I watched Hickok45 shoot Winchester 12ga 1-oz. slugs using a Benelli smoothbore shotgun. He shot at 230 yards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNTyCcip-ks That motivated me to "compete" with him, although he never knew it. It was fun reaching out to that distance. I used basic Remington Fosters, 1-oz. slugs. Had some good & fun range time with my Benelli Nova tactical pump.

I started using Brenneke (Green Lightning) about 10 years ago in my old (1989) 590 Mariner. Don't plan to ever go back to Fosters. Like that potato chip challenge: Bet you can't eat just one. They are getting a little pricey, but I have enough to last me 5 or 6 years at least.

fortyshooter wrote:Nice video! I have the Rem. 870 Mag Express with AR type stock which helps absorb the slug recoil.
Also the 20 ga. Shockwave which is a great house gun.

Forty,

I also have a shockwave and like it a lot. It's a good house gun, and a great little gun to carry around the farm in the Polaris Ranger UTV. That's the duty it signed on for. Mine is a 12g. It surprised me how easy it was to control. Miss T was wary at first, but actually didn't find it to be an issue.

GunnyGene wrote:

Hrfunk wrote:

PT7 wrote:Even though it was "one of those days," the tie between the two scatter guns was a good result.
Again, your videos with the split screen are excellent and easy to see all the action.

Wondering if you've made a video of shooting slugs long-distance? I'd like to see that. If you have, could you point me to it? I have very much enjoyed shooting 1-oz. slugs out of a smooth bore Benelli 12ga pump. Thanks.
PT7

No, I haven't done an exclusive slug video. That might be a good idea for the future! Stay tuned.

Howard

If you do a slug shoot, you might want to pick up a box of Brenneke slugs in addition to the usual Foster style. I'd suggest the Green Lightning, or one of the LE slugs.

https://www.brennekeusa.com/

Just a suggestion.

That might make an interesting comparison video. Thanks for the idea Gunny!

Howard

PT7 wrote:

GunnyGene wrote:

Hrfunk wrote:
No, I haven't done an exclusive slug video. That might be a good idea for the future! Stay tuned.

Howard

If you do a slug shoot, you might want to pick up a box of Brenneke slugs in addition to the usual Foster style. I'd suggest the Green Lightning, or one of the LE slugs.

https://www.brennekeusa.com/

Just a suggestion.

That is a good suggestion, Gunney. Brenneke slugs are top-of-the-line. Maybe Howard would also incorporate a comparison of the different type slugs, or whatever.

I got interested in shooting slugs several years ago when I watched Hickok45 shoot Winchester 12ga 1-oz. slugs using a Benelli smoothbore shotgun. He shot at 230 yards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNTyCcip-ks That motivated me to "compete" with him, although he never knew it. It was fun reaching out to that distance. I used basic Remington Fosters, 1-oz. slugs. Had some good & fun range time with my Benelli Nova tactical pump.

Hmm. A long range slug video. That might have some promise! I've got several others in the works, but I might be able to get around to that at some point.

Howard

Hrfunk wrote:

GunnyGene wrote:

Hrfunk wrote:
No, I haven't done an exclusive slug video. That might be a good idea for the future! Stay tuned.

Howard

If you do a slug shoot, you might want to pick up a box of Brenneke slugs in addition to the usual Foster style. I'd suggest the Green Lightning, or one of the LE slugs.

https://www.brennekeusa.com/

Just a suggestion.

That might make an interesting comparison video. Thanks for the idea Gunny!

Howard

Have you any experience with Brenneke? If not, be prepared for significantly more recoil, especially with any of the 3" magnums. They do have a reduced recoil slug for HD, but it sacrifices range to avoid over penetration. Still pretty potent in terms of wound cavity tho. There's a saying about Brenneke: "When you just have to make a beer can size hole completely thru anything." Somewhat of an exaggeration, but not totally off the mark.

I don't recall ever shooting them before. I know they've been around a while.

Howard

Hrfunk wrote:I don't recall ever shooting them before. I know they've been around a while.

Howard

Since 1898 actually. Preceding the Foster by about 30 years.

HR,

I've noticed in your productions you include some firearm history, as well as detailed descriptions of the firearms. If you try out and use Brenneke slugs, no matter what type of slug video you develop, here is a brief company history from the Brenneke web site. https://www.brennekeusa.com/company/history/ The old world production and high quality has hung in there for this German-based company over the years. Although higher-priced ammunition as Gunny noted, to me they are definitely worth it.
PT7

Hrfunk wrote:I don't recall ever shooting them before. I know they've been around a while.

Howard

GunnyGene wrote:
Since 1898 actually. Preceding the Foster by about 30 years.