We all know that, in the firearms world, the shotgun is pretty much the Swiss Army knife of the bunch. Whether you are hunting small game, fowl, or deer, a good shotty will pretty much cover all the bases. Why not take it a step further? This is where shotgun adapters come into play. They allow you to convert that boomstick into a plethora of calibers from 12 gauge to .22 and all in between.
I recently ordered one of these adapters from shotgunadapter.com for my little 12 gauge Belgian side by side. I carry it while backpacking in the Georgia wilderness, so having the option to shoot multiple calibers out of the same gun just made sense. I decided to go with the 12 gauge to .22 model as I can carry quite a few .22's without adding much extra weight to my pack. It can handle both .22 LR and .22 shorts, allowing me to carry whatever I might have on hand.
Made of very nice quality steel, the 2 3/4" adapter slides easily into the chamber of my shotgun.
Now, even though this is a handy gadget to have, I wouldn't go getting rid of your trusty .22 rifle. A range test showed that accuracy is something to be desired with this product. Void of any rifling, its short barrel reduces your range to around 7 yards. I didn't, however, have any difficulty removing the spent casings from the adapter, so reloading was a breeze. For $23.95 it's a neat little gizmo to have, and I think every shotgun owner would enjoy keeping a couple in their range bag. I hope to add a few more calibers to my collection as well. Happy hunting!
Made of very nice quality steel, the 2 3/4" adapter slides easily into the chamber of my shotgun.
Now, even though this is a handy gadget to have, I wouldn't go getting rid of your trusty .22 rifle. A range test showed that accuracy is something to be desired with this product. Void of any rifling, its short barrel reduces your range to around 7 yards. I didn't, however, have any difficulty removing the spent casings from the adapter, so reloading was a breeze. For $23.95 it's a neat little gizmo to have, and I think every shotgun owner would enjoy keeping a couple in their range bag. I hope to add a few more calibers to my collection as well. Happy hunting!
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