I've been watching Dave since he started on KZfaq. I even did some of the Pathfinder coursework while I was in Afghanistan in 2012. Much of this stuff has helped me to stay productive even under the worst of the circumstances. This is still one of the most underappreciated channels on KZfaq, even after all this time.

I had no idea these adapters existed, you really can learn something new every day.

A few years ago, I bought an el cheapo Fedarms SS12 folding/collapsing single-shot shotgun - to stuff in a backpack, and a flock of these adapters from various vendors - even including some 50 year old Savage Four-Tenners, that convert 12 gauge to .410 - as a project to evaluate the concept. I think it's brilliant, frankly, and it shouldn't be limited to single-shots. I have two side by side coach guns - one an outside-hammer black powder gun with Damascus barrels, that I'd only shoot 12 gauge black powder rounds in, but that with these adapters, which provide all the barrel/chamber strength required of the rounds they chamber, becomes a double rifle/modern smokeless 20 gauge/versatile platform - like a "Lego gun" equivalent in the shotgun world. Makes black powder Damascus guns usable field pieces again. These adapters work equally well in over/unders, giving you a rifle/shotgun combo or a centerfire/rimfire double rifle that switches back to a 12 gauge in a wink. My next test is with a Mossberg 600 pump using a smoothbore rifled slug barrel with rifle sights and a rifled insert, to capitalize on the sights. A manual load through the side port into the adapter (installed in the barrel before the barrel is installed on the gun) will require some workaround for the extractor/ejector, but it's a project - and that's exactly what these things are really good for - exploring what CAN be done, and how to work around the obstacles to extract the most versatility possible out of your armament inventory. Interesting video!

You sold me on these adapter systems longgg ago.. and they just keep getting better and better. I also highly recommend everyone take a class in reloading ammunition. It’s very valuable information to know in a doomsday scenario. As we shooters know, in an emergency or panic, ammo is the very first to go off those shelves. If you know how to load your own, you’re already ahead of the game. Buy the materials (powder, primers, projectiles, etc) when there is no panic, that way you have it in advance for a decent price. The stuff basically lasts forever in a cool, dry environment.

Mr Canterbury, thank you for these vids. I actually bought both your courses in Udemy earlier this week. I'm making bugout bags for the family now so thank you for this knowledge.

Love your work, Dave. Thanks for everything you do

I am a HUGE fan of sub cal shotgun adapters. I've collected so many in various calibers and manufacturers over the years, love every one of them. Fun plinking and a great way to stretch out ammo and save money. I have a couple of smooth bore ones but I def prefer the rifled adapters. All my rifled adapters are extremely accurate. Great video, thanks for sharing 👍

I had to do a little studying but I finally figured out where you were headed with this. I started with a single H&R 12 ga mod choke, bought the 8” 22 cal adapter and the black powder adapter, then I picked up a .22 cal pistol with both cylinders and a holster. I didn’t quite understand the reasoning with the 45LC/410 until I watched the Last Shot video and it all came together for me and made sense, so...I ordered the stack pack and am looking at a Bond Arms Grizzly 45LC/410 derringer.

Again VERSATILITY & FLEXIBILITY, at it's BEST, with a BUDGET GUN, a TRUE SURVIVALIST & HUNTERS TOOL'S, .. MASSIVE THANKS 🙏👍‼️ DAVID .....

I've bird hunted with the same SxS 12g for many years. 10 y ago, bought a pair of 20g adapters. I dont use high brass. Low is sufficient. Having the gun loaded with 12 and 20g helps extend my ammo and allow me different shooting options. R bbl is mod, L bbl is full choke. The combinations and load amounts are quite useful. My 2 c.

I have a 301 in 20 ga. I love it. Light and powerful. Good choice for the demonstration. I have 3 Chaszel and 4 of the short adapters. It makes a couple guns good for every occasion.

I bought a "Rossi Matched Pair" (MP) in .22WMR/.410 a couple of years ago. I put a red-dot sight on the rifle bbl. (w/adapter), but left the irons intact. It breaks down into a 20" case and it's a nice, light, versatile addition to the car trunk. Great for camping trips...cost about $200 back then.(2020)

I have used the adapters since you started talking about them but have never thought of this and I love using the 209 adapter

Great video to illustrate the reason I need to order all those adapters and never sell my single shot 12ga!! Thanks Dave.

So simple yet so well thought out

I bought one of them stevens 12 gauge 301s, after your review, I love it.

Good stuff. I have a bunch of these adapters even more then dave showed. They're great little things for what they are. I did find that you can kind of "time" or "pattern" the 22lr adapter by rotating it in the chamber to see how it shoots. It's pretty damn consistent if you can remember what way you oriented it each time you put it in. Mine hits pretty much dead on with the adapter facing the 9 o clock position in the chamber. Basically putting the 22 closest to the left because it's off center of the adapter.

Absolutely brilliant as always Sir

Good morning David! I would like you to know that I purchased your book 1, the Portuguese version. I apologize for not having bought in English, as my English is not so fluent! I loved and am loving every line of your book! Peace and Good to you and everyone on your team! Strong hug 💪!

fascinating, thanks for the breakdown and demo

Very informative! Thank you Dave!

You sold me on the versatility of a single shot. I've only got a pump and now this is on my short list.

That 20-gauge adaptor to shells is pretty neat. Great video!

yes! I have been preaching the benefits of single-shot shotguns and caliber adapters for years and years! i have an old Rossi Trifecta and a whole kit of the 8in adapters in that nifty lil carrying case :)

12:40 Wow. Love these vids sir. Keep em coming. God bless🌄🇺🇸

Thanks Dave, I have been enjoying my 12ga Steven’s 301

Dave, I was chuckling the entire time I was watching this video! What a great & responsible way to follow up on those critical naysayers comments from the other day! Great info and video as always Sir!

How about my great uncle Winchester model 37 red letter made in the 1940s 30 inch barrel single barrel 12g full choke and his 1950s Stevens 12-gauge bolt action 28 inch barrel full choke . Love old antiques. Great content you share love the black power adapters 209 primer set up you talk about or make your own old shell or brass shells. Great content

i'm lovin the mountain man vibes that Dave is puttin off lately, so jealous of his life!!

I've had these for some time. 9mm adapter is a must have because of its availability

Great video Mr. DAVE

Great video Dave! I have the videos you did years ago about these adapters as a saved video. Also the one on the butt stock and fore stock that holds survival gear for the H&R shotgun. I already had a 20 gauge but found a 12 gauge a couple years ago and yet to buy the stocks for both of them. To me those stocks make sense for a survival situation. Maybe cover those butt and fore stocks as a added video to this series??

Short Lane use to sell the blackout kit that was a black powder reloadable 12gauge shell kit. Been out of stock forever. I bought the stack pack though.

My uncle that I gave my 12-gauge too loves it, it is my very first H&R pardner and I gave it to stay in the family, and so I had an excuse to get one of those folding single single shot haha ,for me and each of my kids haha

Saw that Blackie Thomas subs watched this, glad I clicked on it. Instant Subscription.

Didn't know there were adapters. Sooo good to know! Wish there was an adapter for .32 ammo. Guess I need to look for the adapter and a .32 pistol.

Congratulations fom Brazil. Cool video.

Dave awesome video, I’ll be looking for those adapters and that Steven’s gun

Dave that’s cool I was thinking of doing that but was worried about strength n all with shooting but now I’m not worried thanks.

I use the "stack n pack" on my midland back pack 12ga. It's a great combo for a small foldable 12ga for a survival gun.

Been on KZfaq for 10 years...this is most useful video I've ever watched..

I was trying to find a perfect survival do anything gun. I immediately thought of a shotgun however i wasn't sure what type of shotgun. The fact that the single shot shotgun has these adapters as well as black powder capabilities makes it perfect.

I picked up one of the Stevens after watching your original review. Not to crazy about the extra safety and the fact that it was made in China. All that aside a great gun to keep out in the ol Chevy. 👍👍

I have the whole Chiappa 12ga adapter set. I also had that Alaskan gunsmith make me a 10' 30-30 adapter. I may have to buy a Short Lane 22lr adapter now. It's a kit for my Survivor stocked, Tracker non-rifled New England.

I only use the 22 adapter and keep the rest as a backup, but I found something pretty interesting. If you run a 22 revolver alongside this setup, you will get better accuracy at distance as the rounds don't tumble out of the barrel. But at 10 yards, the grouping was virtually identical with the adapter as it is with the pistol. It lands pretty much where the bead is. It was when it went out to 15 yards that it really started to open up to about a 5 inch group, and that may be because the bead starts to obscure the target more. Still, it works as intended. Definitely nice to have in a pinch

Great video Thanks for the knowledge.

Great explanations!! Thanks!

I have an antique Hopkins & Allen drop block single shot shotgun and put a .45 acp adaptor in it. Shoots like a dream!

I really like this info. Thanks!

The first video of yours I watched was you showing how to use a break action shotgun as a black powder gun. Kind of wild how things have come full circle like that.

You definitely made me think Twice about the adapter stack pack, I will have to go looking for them at the next show

Being able to use sub caliber has long been a real tool. I can see .45 Colt out of a single shot 12 ga as being very useful under some circumstances.

A lot of shooters will get an adaptor just for fun. If you only have 1 break open(single-side by side or O/U) shotgun for everything the sub cal adaptors come in handy, if whatever you are hunting is beyond the shotguns range. Right choke and shell, you can shoot big game out to 50 yds or a bit further with buckshot. But 100-150 yds is where a 30-30 or bigger cartridge come in handy. My last deer was shot with my Browning superposed 26" I/C-Mod at a bit over 100yds with an old 30-30 Win barrel machined down to fit my O/U chamber I had it made back in the 1970's. Very nice 10 pointer. By handloading got that gun, from a 25 yds to a 40 yds Buckshot Deer gun. But that 30-30 adaptor made it a 150 yds Deer getter

Is great video. That three inch adapter would be very handy with 22 CB, 22 short, and and 22 Lr subsonic, It would be very quiet out of the shotgun barrel with the three inch adapter. Good stuff. Thank you.

Them are nice, had one years ago. All the adapters. Had to borrow it to my brother though, (mom and dad said so). He sold it. What joke maybe ill start looking into that again. Them are nice to have. Have a couple of different options .

And that's what I love about the Short Lane adapters!

I have the adapters to run 12ga, 20ga, 28ga, and 410. I will be getting a 20ga 209 plug to add to it. Thanks for the idea

Cool. Interesting stuff. Thanks.

Very informative video

Yes, this is a very useful tool. Cool!

While the stack pack adapters are definitely useful, I would much rather have longer adapter inserts 203mm (8") long.

Hey Dave, great video. I wonder how a 45-70 would work in that gun. Thanks much for making this video.

amazing I absolutely love it

I have the 12 GAa to .38/.357 and the 12 Ga to 22lr. But sure they are by the she company, but they are pretty accurate at a reasonable distance. They work out of a Browning Citori over and under as well. In case anyone was wondering. I also have a 308 win to 32 adapter. In case I'm out with the 308 and I see a rabbit.

Thanks Dave

I just ordered a single shot break action shotgun so I can build my survival/ bushcraft shotgun

Enjoyed the vid. Thx! New subscriber too!

I never saw this kit, that stacks .

I looked them up. They are nice.

I don't know about other areas of the U.S., but .410 and .45 Colt ammo have become not only more expensive, but scarcer than hens teeth, in my patch 'O the woods.

I have been thinking about getting the stackpack and now I know forsure I need one. Thanks for sharing.

It gives the old brain lots to chew on thanks Dave!😂👍❤

Thank you for this video it answered some questions that I had ,now my only question is do they offer it in the 2.75 . I have a wards Hercules 12 gauge single shot a very good shotgun in my opinion. Thanks

Good show

How does this system in a side by side 12ga. Double barrel. Do these adapters come in a longer rifle barrel length. Shooting a shotgun in one barrel and an accurate rifle round that would be accurate out to 250 yards would be wonderful. One of my double barrels has exposed hammers that allows me to select which barrel I use. Thanks for what you do.

Excellent

does Short Lane make an 8 inch .22 LR adapter for the .410 shotgun? for the 20 GA. shotgun? if so, it would seem to me, that would be better than the 12 GA. adapter for .22 LR. And by the way, I have followed you from the start and really liked Dual Survival with you and Cody. Keep up the great videos.

I think I’ll go with the 8” rifled adapter, should have similar accuracy as a pistol calibre with the barrel length.

Great shotgun.

good video !!

I like these single shot 12gauge 21century longhunter type videos. I love my single shot shotguns,so versitile.

That's great to meet you. Your a very wish person do you have books on your vedioes to learn what you know. Because getting ammo is real hard to do. So learning how to make your own would be perfect. Like you said be prepared.

I got a 301🎉 I got it with this in mind😊

love these. Im adding a midrange bead on my guns

Wished they stocked 12 ga to 22 LR (rifled) and 38 Spl (rifled). Been checking their website for years, but always out-of-stock.

Thanks David, I'm not to familiar with these systems, but they seem really relevant in a SHTF situation. Is the "stack system" short enough to load single shot into a pump action 12 gage. And oh yeah, I would never waste a .22 round on an animal that was in a trap.

a single shot 20 or 12 is just a great utility gun. i have probably shot my "backdoor 20 gauge" more than any other gun i own. chasing off stuff bothering out chickens and such

I bought my father this exact gun, wood stock though, for Xmas back when Wal-Mart still sold firearms.shot alot of geese on the farm with that bad boy.

Stevens is almost half way to a combo gun. I have a couple Savage models and really like them. I’d like to see a video on the TPS M6 357/410.

Could a .22 magnum or a .22 short be fired out of either the 3 inch adapter or the 8 inch one?

Hope you try it and maybe a video ?

I have been trying to find a 12 gauge adapter for my .410 Rossi, I am so disappointed they don't have an adapter for this gun yet!

Ever thought about saving the spent primers and using them as actual shot? That would be interesting to see...

I have an 45lc 8" rifled insert I use in my 12g H&R, it is deadly to 50 yards..

Awesome!

I wonder if home made black powder will work. thoughts please ???

Man thats cool!!!

Very good

7:54 - I don't even hunt nor do I like firing a gun, but that time 7:54, some sweet satisfying viewing of perfect fits

How about a brass shotgun shells.loaded with black powder. Will the brass swell up and stick in the adapter.