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THE ENGINEERING BEHIND RENEGAUGE'S D.R.I.V. GAS SYSTEM

RENEGAUGE isn’t just another semi-auto—it’s built for smoother cycling and reduced recoil. The D.R.I.V. gas system regulates pressure to ensure consistent performance, no matter what load you’re running. See how this design works to sets RENEGAUGE apart.

SHOTGUN CHOKES: WHAT THEY DO & HOW TO USE THEM

A good choke can make or break your shot. Whether you're shooting tight patterns for turkey or spreading pellets for upland game, understanding choke tubes is critical. This guide breaks down the types and how to use them effectively.

SHOTGUN ACTION TYPES EXPLAINED

Bolt action, break action, pump, semi-auto—each has its place. If you’ve ever wondered what makes one action better for hunting or dusting clays than another, this article lays it out clearly.

SEMI-AUTO ACTION

Semi-auto shotguns tend to be the go-to shotgun for all-purpose shooting. While they have more parts and cleaning is a bit more involved than other shotgun action types, semi-autos are great for hunting and target shooting.

How It Works: Similar to rifles, semi-auto shotguns are self-loading firearms that use gas from a fired shotshell or the force of recoil (inertia) to chamber a new shell for the next shot. One shot shell is fired for each trigger pull.

PUMP ACTION

Pump action shotguns are highly regarded for their reliability. They’re famous for being able to withstand more than their fair share of abuse in the field. Unlike other types of shotguns that “prefer” certain shotshell loads, pump actions tend to shoot any shotshell equally well. Because of their reliability, pump actions are a popular choice for a home defense shotgun. 

How It Works: Shotshells move in and out of the chamber by manually sliding the forend of the shotgun backward and forward.

BREAK ACTION

Named for “breaking open” the action, break action shotguns can have a single barrel or double barrels arranged side by side or over/under. Break action shotguns can come with manual extractors, which require you to manually take out the shells after each shot, or ejectors that eject the shells automatically when the action is opened. Break actions are the go-to choice for upland bird hunters and clay target shooters.

How It Works: Barrel(s) is hinged open with a lever at the top of the rear of the receiver and the shotgun is rotated up to expose the breech to allow manual loading and unloading of cartridges

BOLT ACTION

Bolt action shotguns are the odd ball on this list, but Savage manufactures a special type of shotgun purpose-built for deer hunting with slugs and for turkey hunting.

How It Works: Bolt action shotguns work the same as bolt action rifles. Shotshells move in and out of the firearm’s chamber by manually turning a bolt and sliding it back. They require four manual motions to completely cycle the bolt – pull the bolt handle upward and backward to extract the spent case, then push the bolt handle forward and down to load a new shell.

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