Problem: Article: . Shotguns are also long guns, which look much similar to rifles, but feature a lot more recoil and fire a different type of ammunition. While rifles shoot bullets, shotguns shoot plastic shells that are loaded with shot, tiny pellets that expel from the shell in scattered pattern. Shotguns are used for hunting birds, particularly duck, pheasant, and geese, as well as for shooting skeet and other types of sport shooting and home defense. Like the caliber, the gauge of the shotgun refers to the diameter of the shell that will be used. You must only use ammunition of the corresponding gauge in a shotgun. The lower the number in the gauge, the more powerful the shot. 12 gauge shotguns are the most common variety of shotgun, but are somewhat more powerful than what most people might need or want out of a gun. A 20 gauge might be considered a medium-gauge, while a 410 is a light gauge common for young hunters and beginners who're more interesting in shooting for sport or varmint control. There are lots of other considerations when it comes to choosing shotgun shells, including the length of the shell and the "shot count" per shell. Shotguns offer a lot of versatility with each style of gun. Shotguns come in a wide variety of styles, single-barrel shotguns, double-barrel shotguns, oriented either side-by-side or over-and-under. The biggest difference in how you'll actually use a shotgun, however, has to do with the action. Like a rifle must be reloaded in a number of ways, so must a shotgun. Most shotguns are either pump-action or break-action. Pump-action shotguns are iconic on account of the barrel-mounted slide, which advances a shell into the chamber and expels the spent shell when racked by sliding it backward and then forward. Common in movies, these shotguns are reliable and extremely popular. Pump action shotguns can hold between two and twelve shells in the gun at once, depending on the model. Break-action shotguns are reloaded by releasing a spring-mounted hinge that allows the barrel to partially separate from the stock and eject the spent shells. To reload, the shooter simply places a new shell in manually. Most double-barrel shotguns will be break-action. Semi-automatic shotguns reload in the same way that a rifle does, automatically expelling the spent shell and chambering the new. The difference between a semi-auto and a straight-automatic is that the semi-auto requires you to pull the trigger every time you want to shoot, while an automatic would continually fire if you held it down. . Choke tubes are roughly four inches long, but can make a world of difference when it comes to the efficacy of your shotgun. Chokes come in a variety of sizes, some more "open" and some more "tight." The choke affects the spread of the shot pellets when each shell is fired, meaning that some chokes can allow you to keep a tighter and correspondingly more powerful configuration of shot, while others will allow it to spread out to a wider area, meaning you'll be more likely to hit your target.
Summary: Buy a shotgun for hunting birds and sport shooting Match the gauge to your power needs. Select an action. Consider adding a choke

Problem: Article: Find frozen or refrigerated puff pastry and your choice of toppings. The puff pastry will need to be baked, not fried, so you don't need any oil for them. Follow the package instructions for baking temperature and times, and set your oven to heat up while you do the prep work. Allow time for the pastry to thaw if it is frozen, and then slice into triangles no larger than three inches across. This step is optional, but you could fold the pastry pieces over to hide a morsel of chocolate or caramel inside. Follow the directions on the pastry package and cook for the allotted amount of time, until the pastry has risen and is a golden brown. Let them sit for ten minutes to cool, and then add your toppings of choice.
Summary: Gather your ingredients. Preheat your oven. Cut the pastry into triangles. Fill the pastry. Bake the pastry. Remove the sopapillas from the oven.

Problem: Article: Wash and condition your hair with sulfate-free products. Sulfates (such as sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate) are chemicals that you often find in shampoos and conditioners. They can be very damaging to not only to your hair, but to your skin, scalp and eyes as well, and can prevent you from achieving that straight, glossy look. Run through the list of ingredients on your current shampoo and conditioner products. If sulfates are listed, replace them with sulfate-free products. Avoid products containing alcohol, which will dry out your hair and leave it crispy when you straighten it. Avoid clarifying shampoos and conditioners. These products strip moisture from the strands and can result in limp, lackluster hair. For sleek and glossy results, you'll need to start the transformation to straight hair in the shower. Look for shampoo and conditioner products advertised as "smoothing." Check for ingredients like Argan oil, coconut oil and Moroccan oil to help smooth out your natural waves or frizz. After you apply the conditioner, run a wide-tooth comb through your hair to evenly distribute the product. Leave in for a few minutes before rinsing it out. Carefully squeeze out any excess water and then pat your hair with the microfiber towel, starting at the roots and working your way down to the tips. Avoid using terry cloth towels, since their tiny fibers can cause your hair to become frizzy. Instead, use an old T-shirt or a microfiber towel to dry your hair gently and effectively. Avoid rubbing or scrunching your hair, which encourages the curl you're trying to tame! Dry your hair with smooth, gentle motions. Drying it roughly can cause your hair to curl up and become wavy. A sleek, straight look won't work with a snarly mane! Use a wide-tooth plastic comb to work any tangles out of your wet hair. Start at the bottom and work your way up toward the roots, working in small sections. When finished detangling, apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner, avoiding the inch or two closest to the roots and focusing on the ends. Your arms might be tired by the end of all this combing and detangling, but your hair will be thanking you! Comb through your hair a few more times to make sure the conditioner is evenly distributed. After detangling, allow your hair to air dry until it is about 80% dry, then blow dry it the rest of the way. Blow drying wet hair can be incredibly damaging to the hair shaft. It can also cause your hair to become unnecessarily frizzy and unmanageable, so be patient and wait until your hair is almost air-dried before warming up that blow dryer. The straightening process is damaging and can wreak havoc on your strands. If you have wavy, curly or coily hair that you straighten regularly, the process is even more damaging. No matter what your hair type is, you should deep condition your hair at least once per week to minimize damage and keep it healthy. Hair that's happy and healthy can pull off any hair style, straight or curly. Deep conditioners and hair masks are very similar, but a mask usually works on strengthening hair while a deep conditioner creates more "slip", meaning that the hair strands become smoother and easier to detangle. Consult your hairstylist if you need help choosing one or the other. They'll be happy to assist you in reaching your style goals! Hair masks usually include ingredients like proteins, amino acids, natural oils and lipids, which can help to strengthen your hair. Hair masks and deep conditioners can be purchased at beauty supply stores, drug stores, or grocery stores. You can even make masks with ingredients that you already have at home. Simply search online for "DIY hair masks" and thousands of results will be at your fingertips.
Summary:
Wash your hair. Choose smoothing products if you have wavy, curly or frizzy hair. Towel dry your hair. Detangle your hair. Use deep conditioners or hair masks once per week.