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Aridus Industries Charging Handle for Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Review [2026]

June 11, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Beginning in late 2025 I began doing some product testing for the upcoming Imperium Handguard from Aridus Industries. During this process, Adam Roth, the owner […]

Things Manufacturers Need to Stop Doing with Shotguns [2026]

March 17, 2026 Daniel Reedy

I do quite a bit of shotgun shooting in both my free time and for Primer Peak. Every time I start to get burnt out, […]

Benelli Nova 3 Tactical Review [2026]

January 27, 2026 Daniel Reedy

The Benelli Nova has never been a front-runner when it comes to defensive and tactical shotguns. While they enjoy popularity among sportsmen, it has largely […]

Federal FliteControl Vs. Hornady Critical Defense in the Beretta A300UP [2025]

August 19, 2025 Paul Whaley

Here at PrimerPeak, we’re fans of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. Dan reviewed his back in 2023, and I’ve been testing mine since Spring 2024. […]

Savage Renegauge Security Shotgun Review [2025]

July 8, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Savage typically isn’t a name that comes to mind when looking for a modern defensive shotgun. A few years ago they decided to change that, […]

How Shooting Trap Saved my (Shooting) Life

May 6, 2025 Daniel Reedy

If you’re like me, you’ve probably experienced burn out from time to time with your shooting. For nearly a decade, almost all of my range […]

10 Round Shotgun Battery Course | Skills and Drills [2025]

April 15, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Recently I found myself browsing the internet, looking for additional drills to diversify my range time. One thing I’ve been focusing on this year is […]

Reedy Shotgun Bullseye Course | Skills and Drills [2024]

November 12, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I’m a pretty big fan of the shotgun. While handgun shooting makes up the majority of my practice and training, shotguns are a strong second […]

NEW 360 Kit Adapter from Dark Star Gear and 360 Performance Shooting

August 13, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Rangemaster Advanced Shotgun Instructor Development Course. One of my fellow students was Ashton Ray of 360 […]

Sentinel Concepts Practical Shotgun AAR [2024]

May 16, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts is one of the few national-level instructors teaching shotgun today. While carbine and pistol courses primarily fill the schedule, a […]

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Reedy Practical Shotgun Skills Test | Skills and Drills

March 5, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Nearly three years ago I came across the Lucky Gunner Home Defense Shotgun Skills Test. As someone who loves shotguns, but didn’t have many resources […]

SDS Imports Titan Hammer Shotguns SHOT Show 2024

SDS Imports – SHOT Show Range Day 2024

January 22, 2024 Daniel Reedy

During the Summer of 2023 I had the opportunity to share the range with a couple of guys from SDS Imports. They brought some of […]

Shotgun Diamond Drill | Skills and Drills

November 21, 2023 Daniel Reedy

A few months ago I was asked to come up with a shotgun drill that utilizes the B-8 Repair Center target. For weeks I wracked […]

Reptilia Saddle Mount Steiner MPS Aimpoint ACRO Beretta 1301 A300

Reptilia Saddle Mount | Beretta 1301 and A300 for Aimpoint ACRO and Steiner MPS Review

November 7, 2023 Daniel Reedy

When I started my review of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol I wanted to do something different. This time around “different” meant putting an optic […]

Rangemaster Shotgun Instructor Development Course Review [2023]

September 19, 2023 Daniel Reedy

I am no stranger to Tom Givens or the course work of Rangemaster. I began in 2019 with the basic instructor course, and completed the […]

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