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Nick Atkinson of team Crimson Trace is back to discuss my favorite gun; the shotgun. In this episode we answer listener questions on technique, gear setup and practice. Nick has a big announcement to make which results in a giveaway of a ton of Carbon Arms gear that you can win by entering your name and email address at www.3GunShow.com/CarbonNick

Don’t forget to enter right away!

In this Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why Nick doesn’t vary his load on stages… Unless he does.
• Shooting shotgun fast means keeping a great rhythm
• Why you need a full selection of chokes to properly deal with any situation you may encounter on the range
• Why Nick doesn’t dry fire his shotgun… Unless he does.
• What a pro’s shotgun maintenance and parts replacement schedule is
• Why a paper towel and a dowel rod are the only tools Nick needs to clean his shotgun
• How to use other shooting sports to improve your 3-Gun shotgun game
• If you’re not good at shooting while you’re moving, make sure you’re good at loading while moving
• And more!

Nick’s Sponsors

• Crimson Trace
• Aero Precision
• Gorilla Ammo
• Proof Research
• Carbon Arms
• GunsPlus.Net
• Fort Mill Munitions
• Cerakoting by Scalpel Arms
• The Firing Line
• Copperhead Creek Shooting Club
• AR15Targets.com
• Carbon Arms
• Dissident Arms

Gear mentioned in this Episode:

• 1 0z #8 game load 1280 FPS RIO
• 1 1/4 oz #7.5
• 3” #6 Flight Control Turkey Loads
• Fiocchi 7/8 oz 1190 FPS Aero Slugs
• Xtreme Bullets 1500 FPS Slugs
• Federal Flight Control 00 Buck
• Benelli M2
• Factory Benelli Springs
• Nordic Components magazine spring
• Nordic Components Magazine Extension Tube
• Taran Tactical Innovations Bolt Release aka “The Taran Button”
• TTI or CRUMS Lifter
• Match Saverz
• Carbon Arms SSL-8
• Blade-Tech Tek-Lok Attachments

Matches and Organizations mentioned in this episode:

• 3-Gun Nation
• 3-Gun Nation Southern Regional Championship
• 3Gun Nation Pro Match Championship
• Waxahachie Wild West multigun / Chris Kyle Benefit
• Noveske Area 2 Multigun Championship

People mentioned in this episode:

• James Gill
• Mark Passamanek

Relevant to this Episode:

• Nick shooting Skeet with a twist…

Connect with Nick:

• Nick’s Athlete page on Facebook
• Nick’s YouTube Channel

Thanks for listening!

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A big thanks to Nick for giving away your gear on The 3-Gun Show!