Brownells Gun Tech™ Caleb Savant again joins forces with video gamer, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber Jesse Halteman, aka JesseKazam, to discuss the depiction of shotguns in the video game “Escape from Tarkov.” Shotguns are not as common as rifles in Tarkov – and may be underrated weapons because of that – but just as in real life, they can be used with devastating effect. Two of the most popular models in the game are the Remington 870 and the Russian Saiga 12. The advantage of the Saiga is that it’s fed by a detachable magazine, AND if you’re running an AK-47 as your rifle, the Kalashnikov-based Saiga operates the same way. Caleb explains the differences between Russian and American shotgun shells, and he gives us an overview of the shotgun’s versatility and effectiveness as a weapon. The physical damage it can inflict is imitated in the deadly “Leg Meta” in the game, especially if you’re packing a Russian KS-23 shotgun, which shoots a shell approximately the size of a U.S. 6 gauge. (The biggest shotshell Caleb can show us is an 8 gauge). The guys survey the shotshell types available in the game, including the armor-piercing AP20 slug round. This only scratches the surface; there are PLENTY of possible future shotgun / shotshell options that can be added to “Escape from Tarkov.”
Bonus: Don’t miss Caleb’s personal recollection of how a shotgun can be more psychologically intimidating than a Browning .50 caliber machinegun!
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One of my favorite series!
I'm 1st…I Win! Lol
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Now thinking of it the only other time I saw the KS-23 is in black ops one during the gulag missions and in MP wow only two games to ever take that shotgun to use in their IP’s please commment if I am wrong and anyone has seen it in any other games
Shotguns in Tarkov are probably the best representation of a shotgun in gaming. Perfect? No, but they do a pretty damn good job. They are actually effective beyond 10 yards unlike most games. Getting a kill at 50 meters with buckshot is just a good feeling, but they really shine up close. Cheap and easy to use for budget runs and when you want a reliable firearm. Recently I've been running flechette and buckshot mix that really rips people apart in close quarters.
I expect they will get used even more when the proper armor system is added. Suddenly there will be a lot more "flesh" to hit with the buckshot around the armor plates.
Keep up the good work Brownells! Series like this help bring the average gamer into the firearms world.
Nothing like going in naked with a ks23 and walking out the raid with someone else's kit
What top rail is that on the 870? Thanks in advance
Remember kids, there are countries that have landed on the moon, and those that use the metric system.
I loved how you put into perspective how massive the KS-23 shotgun shell is!! It would have been cool to have mentioned Rifled vs Unrifled Shotguns and their relative effects on projectile dispersal. But darn great episode. I WANT MORE!!
PLEASE bring rip rounds onto this show
This series is awesome. Educating lots of future gun enthusiasts.
Love the videos with Jesse. Always learn a lot.
Love my converted Saiga 410. It’s not a 12 gauge but still a hoot to shoot
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Great upload!
No more of that gaming crap please.
I had no idea Caleb was a bad ass boot. Nice. Great crossover video.
The Russian shotguns actually do have feeding problems if you load the for a long time.
Don't give a fuck about video game guns or toy guns or comic book guns.
Smart move on brownell's part getting gun gamers into real guns
Look at the camera just a bit more Jesse my man!
the shotgun gauge system is based on how many bore diameter round lead balls it takes to make a pound.
You should have titled it "Dumbass supports company that hired people involved in the murder of Vicki Weaver". It's a lot more fitting.
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Came from the stream. So cool to see these in real life. Thanks for your knowledge!
I can’t get over how much Jessie looks like Justin from JMAC Customs. It’s definitely the beard but still haha. I love this series though, as a gun enthusiast, gamer, and long time Brownells fan and customer it’s just great 👍🏼