Shotgun Basics for the Complete Beginner (with Jim Harmer)

[@jonathancupp3686]

I have watched a few of your videos in the last several months, but I’m stepping up the amount now. I own two 9mm hand guns, which I am quite satisfied with, and a Savage Axis 2 in 350 legend that I think is kinda junky. The ammo gets stuck fairly often when I cycle in a new round. It will be replaced eventually, but for now I have decided to get a shotgun for the first time. I have been combing through novice shotgun videos and have settled on you because you don’t talk too fast and you explain things in terms I can understand. Many other tubers talk way too fast and don’t seem to realize that videos for beginners ARE videos for BEGINNERS. they talk as if we already understand what all these gun parts and terms mean. I just realized this is a very long way of saying it, but thank you for taking the time to talk slowly and clearly explain what all this stuff means. I truly appreciate it.

[@6packproductions710]

New to guns in general. Bought a benelli nova 28" 12 gauge a couple weeks ago to start hunting. This has me psyched.

[@elestromusicgamesfun1101]

I'm going for the super-nova myself.

[@cmccarrick10]

How funny, same here! My first purchase ever was the exact same. Very excited!

[@c4hI0fo2p]

Just picked me up a Benelli M2 for my first shotgun. Laws are becoming far more strict here in my state, so I figured it was time to break away from just my handguns. I missed out on getting an AR and the like. Certainly can’t get anything like that anymore here in WA.

[@andrewsage4789]

great choce!!! bought mine a year ago

[@lunaticgaming7967]

I love the fact that I'm watching this as I'm a 40 yr old buying his first shotty and I've already disassembled it already. I loved the video, keep up the great work!!!!

[@austinlangford1670]

Even though I'm not a beginner, you're never to old to learn something new. Okay, to be honest I just enjoy the channel. Great reviews and content guys.

[@schoob4822]

Just bought my first gun! A 12ga Winchester SXP Defender :)

[@nickmeyring7888]

Congrats bro

[@jerrymayo4571]

I wish you had put a link to the series of shotgun videos, I can't find them for some reason! Backfire is one of the best sites on youtube in this genre, thank you

[@nathanday8122]

This summer me and my hunting buddy’s shot over 1000 shells each this summer to prep for goose season we have been shooting shotguns since we were 7 but it is always nice to touch up the basics every four or so years

[@sawfishv6565]

As a noob I have to say this video was very useful Thank you

[@ihurricane7]

Fantastic video, just got into shotguns

[@jnie370]

Great video. Thanks

[@gibby6904]

This is great but I want to know about loading....unloading....safety.....how to store when loaded...etc.

[@dmrcflyr2]

Do you have a link to part 2?

[@PretoriansLuxembourg]

Nice video ! We love to help beginners, too

[@robertl8429]

thanks mister for the explanation

[@m.d.steele585]

Lol I swear everyone hates on 20 gauge so much it's like dude. You have a lighter faster moving round than a 12 gauge when it comes to slugs. And it being lighter and faster moving leads to more longer ranged accuracy

[@SITbyKitDogTraining]

I'm not new to guns but I am new to shotguns, and am learning before I try duck hunting with my next dog! This was an awesome video, super clear and useful info.

[@noahschoenike2412]

The diagram that explains the difference between SHOT sizes is wrong, it's SHOT not gauge. GAUGE refers to how big the bore is by the number of leads bbs to equal to the diameter.

[@meganstockwell7760]

Super helpful!

[@av0wvos]

Great video. It's chill and accessible. Great for new shooters. Your graphic at 8:23 will likely cause some confusion though. The graphic is describing different shot sizes, but is labeled "gauge".

[@backfire]

Dang it! I think you're the first person to comment and notice that. It totally escaped me when I was creating the graphic. Good catch.

[@denmanfite3156]

@@backfire Yeah he has a good point. I think you can put an "Annotation" on the graphic to say Shot Size # instead of gauge.

[@alexamonique8338]

Yes I was very confused!

[@mjhonsun]

Has the second video in this series been posted yet?

[@denmanfite3156]

kzbin.info/aero/PLRWV7A0PxlQfjeSebBlO5S7SZJ17RE2Zi they've got a playlist running here- you probably found this but just incase others haven't.

[@michaelsantamarina9541]

@@denmanfite3156 I don't see the buys guide there are only two other shotgun videos the pigeon video and the vs :(

[@alexamonique8338]

Thank you! Wisconsin new hunter here looking to buy my first gun-12 gauge for deer hunting.

[@theopouye2676]

Good video, make me love more this shotgun ..

[@garychapin448]

Thank you! Not considering shot size, would you kindly recommend the softest shooting 12 gauge shotgun?

[@cfischer9508]

Was the series ever continued? I cant find the buying guide!

[@sleepdoctor3433]

Can’t say people will probably never face a home invasion, when everyday someone face a home invasion

[@arianeemery2960]

thanks for the clear explanations!

[@Alex-oy6wb]

Where are the other shotgun playlist videos (buyers guide, etc.)?

[@jaques3848]

Did you ever make a buyers guide?

[@kevinroberts9580]

There are still some states that only allow you to hunt for deer with a shotgun

[@mikedroz2301]

No mention of the lever action shotgun?

[@rockvalleyresidency5272]

hi dear, am from india ,here we dont get good pump action gun ,we have to go for imported guns,which are too expensive.can we go dbbl 12 bore guns and what do u recommend

[@ibanezdudeck]

Excellent info and video quality. Do you have a video on how to select a barrel/choke yet or any resources you could point me to? I get the idea that a narrower choke adds distance but I'm at a loss as far as if certain chokes or ported barrels are incompatible with certain types of ammo.

[@anthonyvillalba824]

i'm starting to get into shot guns, but I have a question. what if you cock a shotgun, but decide you don't want to shoot it? how can you undo it and save the shell? or once you cock it, does it need to be fired? sorry if a dumb question, but I'm new with these guns.

[@thisisonlygoodname]

Some pump shotguns will have a button or lever located near the loading gate which allows you to pull the pump back with the hammer cocked.

[@nokiot9]

Can you put rifled slugs through a full choke?

[@GStudios777]

Tommy,, not good for the choke,, you'll actually open the choke up more over time,, then it loses it's tight pattern

[@MysticMonkeyMiracle]

Someone told me that I should shoot heavier shells like 4 shot down to 00 buck first with a new shotgun before shooting smaller shells like birdshot. Is that true, or does it not matter?

[@SpaceCowboy57]

It used to be more common to have to break in semi auto shotguns, and you'd do so with heavier loads. This doesn't matter at all for break action or pump/manual shotguns. Most manufacturers don't recommend a break in period and design their new production semi auto guns to be ready out of the box. That said, it's still not a bad idea to test out heavier loads just to see how well you handle them as a shooter.

[@billythekid2281]

Nice video

[@Thrillowatt]

What case/bag is that?

[@gcnphilly]

Just came across this three video series and love it!! Question for the @backfire team. I'm going to be doing my first regulated deer drive at a state park near my home. Only shotguns with "00" buckshot ammo can be used. Any recommendations on a reasonably priced shotgun? Either something new or a reliable used model that you would recommend I get to save a few bucks?

[@Isitworthitreviews]

Where is the buying guide?

[@TheIMFAgency]

Best gun

[@richardshort2099]

Can’t find the buying guide.

[@dmdecc]

Hearing him say that you’ll never face a home invader is cringe

[@backfire]

Hang on. I said a home invasion is a situation "you'll probably never face." This isn't an opinion. It's a provable fact. You can read the statistics from the FBI and see that this is factually true in the United States. Most people won't experience a home invasion, and those who do only see and confront the invader in a TINY fraction of cases. I am not saying we shouldn't be prepared for a home invasion. I certainly am in my home. But it IS a situation you'll probably never face.

[@yunassaxer7119]

great!

[@chadcowman6293]

Where's the buyers guide?

[@matthewsherwood4881]

Wow.... roasting me for literally the only reason I'm looking into getting a shotgun: home defense XD

[@ryanneely5945]

Nice video, I want to work with you. How can I contact with you? thanks.

[@Denslow90]

Funny, learned photography with you and now shotguns #improvephotogphyphoenixarizona

[@gopikrishna2884]

Hi, I want military grade laser range finder with distance, speed measurement in real time, area measurement, flag lock options, also I want a military grade binoculars with,thermal imaging, infrared, night vision, and also long distance options. Could you please tell me the models.

[@Emkato]

5:31 take my wallet 🙌

[@marcusm6645]

hey ... don't dis those who believe in home invasion (lol) ... how the situations are changing ... who knows

[@muffin2147]

Tactical ninja? Didn't know this was call of duty.....

[@dylankorpi137]

I love 4 shot for all my duck hunting

[@Dahstin]

G.I.Joe and me talk about the past?

[@robertmoran4841]

WHAT A CLOWN, WHERE DID HE COME FROM ?

[@robbert-hh1cc]

f'ing pellets, not bb's...

[@marthar1254]

great!