Breaching Doors with Tactical Shotguns

What happens when you put breaching loads and birdshot to the test on real doors?

Chris dives deep into the real-world performance of the Mossberg 590RM Mag-Fed Stand-Off shotgun. From door throws to hinge busting, we test compressed zinc breaching rounds vs. birdshot to show you what works—and what doesn’t—when using a tactical shotgun for forced entry.

Whether you're law enforcement, military, prepping for home defense, or just a firearms enthusiast, this is the breaching breakdown you’ve been waiting for.

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