Shotgun

Learn how to mount your ShotKam on various shotgun types. Explore compatible mounts, assembly instructions, and tips for different gauge sizes.

Will it work on my shotgun?

The ShotKam works on all shotgun types: break-actions (over-and-under), semi-auto, and pump. The default gun setting for the ShotKam is for over/under shotguns, but you can easily change that setting within the mobile app to your gun type.

Shop Gen 4 Mini Barrel Mounts

To browse our Mini barrel mounts, please click on your ShotKam web shop below to be directed to our "accessories" page.

ShotKam USA- US$39 each
ShotKam Canada - CA$59 each
ShotKam UK - £39 each
ShotKam Europe - €49 each
ShotKam Australia - AU$79 each

Shop Gen 4 and Gen 3 Barrel Mounts

To browse our Gen 4 and Gen 3 barrel mounts, please click on your ShotKam web shop below to be directed to our "accessories" page.

ShotKam USA- US$39 each
ShotKam Canada - CA$59 each
ShotKam UK - £39 each
ShotKam Europe - €49 each
ShotKam Australia - AU$79 each

12 Gauge Quick-Release Mount

Our 12 Gauge quick-release mount comes with all new ShotKam purchases. The aluminum mount features rubber pads for a firm grip without marking the barrel, ensuring no metal-to-metal contact. Available for Gen 4 Mini, Gen 4, and Gen 3.

Also fits:

10 Gauge: Fits the 12 Ga quick-release; no additional mount needed.
16 Gauge: Generally fits the 12 Ga quick-release. If needed, use the extra pad from the "spare parts bag."

To switch the ShotKam between shotguns, loosen the silver screw to open the mount. The camera remains secure, and the top opens like a claw to clamp onto your barrel. Only one 12 Ga quick-release is needed per ShotKam. Tighten with approx. 5 lbs of pressure; do not over-tighten.

Watch how to quickly assemble the 12 Ga Quick-Release Mount:

Sub-Gauge Sizes

Available for Gen 4 Mini, Gen 4, and Gen 3.

20 Ga Quick-Release Mount: Mount your ShotKam to any 20 Ga over/under or single barrel shotgun.
28 Ga* Mount: Mount your ShotKam to any 28 Ga over/under or single barrel shotgun.
.410* Mount: Mount your ShotKam to any .410 over/under or single barrel shotgun.

*These sizes are not available in "quick-release" design.

Side-by-Side Options (Juxtaposed Double Barrel)

Available for Gen 4 Mini, Gen 4, and Gen 3.

12 Ga Side-By-Side: Mount your ShotKam to any 12 Ga side-by-side with this additional mount.
- *Specification for 12 Ga side-by-side: 40.5 mm to 44mm barrel width.
20 Ga Side-By-Side: Mount your ShotKam to any 20 Ga side-by-side with this additional mount.
- *Specifications for 20 Ga SxS: 36 mm to 39mm barrel width.
28 Ga Side-By-Side: Please email Support@ShotKam.com regarding the 28 Gauge Side-by-Side mount.

The ShotKam can mount to most rifles and some extension tubes as well:

Swap or exchange 12 Gauge Mount

Request a free sub gauge mount with your ShotKam order instead of the standard 12-Gauge. Learn how to customize your order and shop our accessories.

Can I get a different mount with my ShotKam?

Yes, we can include a free sub gauge mount instead of the free 12-Gauge with a new order. Each ShotKam purchase includes a free attachment (typically the 12-Gauge), all spare accessories, and a carrying case. If you do not shoot with a 12-Gauge, then we can include any one of the available attachments instead for free. Please shop our mounts below:

To receive a custom invoice with a different mount, please email support@shotkam.com with the following:

Your shipping address
Phone number
Order details (ex. one Gen 4 ShotKam with 20 Ga mount instead of the 12 Ga)

Assembling the quick-release mount

Learn how to assemble the quick-release mount on your ShotKam. This step-by-step video ensures a secure and easy setup process for your 12 Gauge.

Can the ShotKam be mounted onto a magazine tube?

Yes, our 12 Ga quick-release bracket (that automatically comes with your purchase) fits most magazine extension tubes.

The maximum diameter of the 12-gauge bracket is 27 mm (a little over 1 inch) and this 12-gauge is our largest bracket size. If your magazine tube is under 27mm in diameter, then you can mount the ShotKam onto it.

The 12-gauge quick-release bracket is lined with protective rubber pads, so you may need to remove one (or both) bracket pads to fit it onto your extension tube. You will find an extra rubber pad in the "spare parts bag" included with each purchase, so it is easy to put back on. Simply use fishing line to hook the rubber nob, then gently pull it through the metal bracket hole.

If you have specific questions, please send the outer diameter of your extension tube to Support@ShotKam.com so we can confirm which mount works best for you.

Rifle

Rifle Mounting Guide

Learn about the options for mounting your ShotKam onto a rifle. Attach the ShotKam directly onto your rifle barrel or onto a Picatinny or Weaver rail with this guide.

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Mounting on Rifle

The ShotKam can be mounted either on any Picatinny or Weaver rail, or directly onto the barrel using our recommended attachments below. The ShotKam camera is ideal for targets up to 100 yards and records footage from underneath the barrel, not through the rifle scope.

See example videos at the bottom of this article, or join our Facebook Group called ShotKam Community to see videos shared by our customers.

Mounting on Picatinny or Weaver Rail

Purchase the Rail Mount (purchasing links here).
Attach the ShotKam by gently tightening the Rail Mount screws (approx. 5 lbs pressure).
Set "Shooting Device" in the ShotKam App (bow, rifle, or shotgun).

Mounting on Barrel

Measure barrel width where you will attach ShotKam.
Use the appropriate recommended mounting accessory (chart below)

Barrel width (in millimeter)	Recommended Mount Available for Gen 4 Mini, Gen 4, and Gen 3
12 to 14.5 mm	.410
14.5 to 18	28 Gauge
18 to 21.5	20 Gauge
21.5 to 26	12 Gauge
36 to 39	20 Gauge Side-by-Side
40.5 to 44	12 Gauge Side-by-Side

Additional Rifle Information:

For optimal performance with the following rifles—AR15, AR10, Ruger Precision Rifles, or tactical rifles featuring M-Lok or KeyMod forends with Picatinny rails—we recommend using our Rail Mount accessory. Mounting onto the rail reduces vibration during recoil, ensuring crisp video footage. When mounting, opt for side positioning, keeping the USB port facing upwards to maintain a level video angle. Note that the bracket grooves may not align with the camera tube slots when side-mounting; this is normal.
Avoid mounting beneath the barrel to prevent potential bipod interference and refrain from top-mounting if a scope/sight is present. For shorter barrel ARs with backward-directing muzzle brakes, position the camera closer to the trigger to minimize exposure to gas and debris. For detailed instructions on how to avoid seeing the barrel in your videos, read "seeing barrel in your videos" article.

Reminder: ShotKam is not intended for scope recording.

Additional Barrel Mounting Information:

Moderator Mount

Requires 76mm of empty barrel length to attach. Not designed to clamp onto the moderator itself.
Recommended for guns with a barrel width of 14mm to 18mm.
This mount is not available for ShotKam Gen 4 Mini.

12 Gauge Mount:

Recommended for 21.5mm to 26mm barrel width.
Suitable for large-caliber rifles like 416, 458, .50 BMG.

20 Gauge Mount:

Recommended for 18mm to 21.5mm barrel width.
Suitable for 30-caliber rifles such as .300 win mag, .308, .30-30, .338, 270, 30-06 (7mm), 9.3 x 62mm, 9.3x74r express rifle.

28 Gauge Mount:

Recommended for 14.5mm to 18mm barrel width.
Suitable for .243, 6.5 Creedmore, 7x64.

.410 Mount:

Recommended for 12mm to 14.5mm barrel width.
Suitable for AR-15, .223, .22*, .22LR* (*For .22 rifles, please see "Using ShotKam with your .22 rifle").

12 Gauge Side-by-Side:

Recommended for 40.5mm to 44mm side-by-side barrel widths.
Suitable for both 12 Gauge and 16 Gauge side-by-sides (juxtaposed or parallel shotguns).

20 Gauge Side-by-Side:

Recommended for 36mm to 39mm side-by-side barrel width.
Suitable for 20 Gauge side-by-sides.
Note: If your side-by-side is between 39.1mm and 40.4mm, you can use extra rubber pads with the 12 GA SxS mount. Avoid over-tightening the bracket to prevent damage.

28 Gauge Side-by-Side or smaller:

We can customize the 20 Gauge side-by-side mount with extra rubber pads to fit a 28 Gauge side-by-side.
Contact us at Support@shotkam.com for a custom invoice.

Shop Accessories:

ShotKam USA- US$39 each
ShotKam Canada - CA$59 each
ShotKam UK - £39 each
ShotKam Europe - €49 each
ShotKam Australia - AU$89 each

Examples of hunts with Gen 3 from our customers:

Moose:

Moose calf:

Whitetail:

Red stag:

Mule deer with rifle: ShotKam footage starts at 49 seconds in the video below.

Moderator Mount Specs

If your gun has a moderator or silencer, we now have a Moderator Mount available for purchase. This mount will hold the ShotKam securely 35mm below the barrel so that your moderator will not appear in your videos. Please note that if you have an extended moderator with no available bare barrel space, this attachment will not work. The Moderator Mount is designed to clamp onto the barrel only, not the moderator itself.

Holds ShotKam camera 35mm below the barrel.
Fits barrels 14mm to 18mm wide.
Requires 76mm of bare barrel length to attach.
Not compatible with Gen 4 Mini

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Shop Moderator Mount for Gen 4 and Gen 3:

Mounting on picatinny or weaver rails

We have a Rail Mount available for purchase which works on all Picatinny and Weaver rails, whether on a crossbow, rifle, or tactical shotgun.

How to Use Rail Mount

The Rail Mount is available for the Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 4 Mini. Simply clamp onto your Picatinny or Weaver rail, then tighten the mount screws with approximately 5 lbs of pressure. Before shooting, select the appropriate "Shooting Device" settings within the ShotKam App (bow, rifle, or shotgun).

Shop Rail Mount for Gen 4 and Gen 3:

Click below to shop the Rail Mount on your webstore:

ShotKam USA - US$39 each
ShotKam Canada - CA$59 each
ShotKam UK - £39 each
ShotKam Europe - €49 each
ShotKam Australia - AU$79 each

Shop Rail Mount for Gen 4 Mini:

Click below to shop the Mini Rail Mount on your webstore:

ShotKam USA - US$39 each
ShotKam Canada - CA$59 each
ShotKam UK - £39 each
ShotKam Europe - €49 each
ShotKam Australia - AU$79 each

Using on .22 caliber rifle

To use the ShotKam with your .22 LR rifle and the correct rifle mount (shop recommendations here), please follow these steps:

Turn your ShotKam on in WiFi Mode (click and hold the control button for 3 to 7 seconds) and open the ShotKam app.
In your ShotKam's Settings, tap on Shooting Device and select "Bow." Hit "Save."
Next, ensure your ShotKam's Recoil Sensitivity is set to "Normal".

NOTE: If you are shooting subsonic .22 cartridges, please change your Recoil Sensitivity to "Very Sensitive." This will allow the ShotKam to intelligently detect the recoil of your rifle and accurately record your shots.

Bow

Using compound bow mount: setup instructions

Learn how to attach and calibrate ShotKam on your bow. Follow step-by-step instructions for setup, mounting, and reticle alignment for optimal video recording.

Bow Setup

Purchase the bow mount accessory here, then calibrate the reticle. Mounting the ShotKam above the bow mount will bring the camera's alignment closer to the arrow's alignment. This will give a better video of the arrow flight. The ridges on the rubber mounting pad will not be in the grooves of the camera tube and the USB port should be up.

Remove your bow’s original stabilizer.
Screw in our custom bow mount. This will act as your stabilizer and is the same width as a 12-gauge barrel.
Attach the ShotKam above the stabilizer using the 12-gauge mounting bracket.
Ensure the camera's USB port is facing up in order for the video to appear correctly. In order to get the USB port up, the grooves in the camera tube will not be aligned with the ridges of the bracket and that is okay. Note: If the USB port is down (closest to the stabilizer), then your videos will be upside-down.

Bow Settings

Turn on your ShotKam's WiFi, connect, and open the ShotKam app (steps here).
Open the Settings icon, then select:
o Target Type: Either “Ground Game” for a long video, or “Paper Target” for a short video.
o Shooting Device: Bow
o Reticle Style: Red Dot
Save those settings.

Reticle Alignment Steps

Decide which sight-pin you will align the reticle to. For hunting with sight pins at 20, 30, and 40-yards, we recommend choosing the 30-yards as a compromise. For target shooting, choose the sight pin for your target distance.

For the next steps, you will need two people. One to draw the bow, then one to align the reticle.

Turn on your ShotKam's WiFi, connect, and open the ShotKam app (steps here)
Open the reticle icon (crosshair icon).
Person #1: Fully draw the bow and anchor it into your face, then aim the bow at the desired target with the chosen sight pin.
Person #2: Use your mobile device to align the reticle onto the target. This will take multiple times of drawing the bow as the drawing arm tires quickly. Once the reticle is aligned, press "Save" and exit the app.

Ready to Shoot

Turn the ShotKam ON with a quick click of the control button (one green LED).
If using the Ground Game setting, follow these steps here and shoot within 5 minutes of turning the camera on. The Bow setting is extremely sensitive, so the release of the arrow will trigger the video to be saved.
If using the Paper Targets setting, shoot within 60 seconds of turning the camera on, or bump the camera to reset the 60 second timer. Ensure the LED is solid green which shooting. The release of the arrow will trigger the video to save (blue LED after you shoot).

Important Tips

Never draw the bow without an arrow nocked (arrow in place).
To help stabilize the sight-picture when the bow is fully drawn, you can rest the back of the arm holding the bow against a wall or post.
Depending on your bow's limbs, you will see video distortion in the ShotKam videos. This is caused when the bow limbs vibrate for up to one full second which causes many frames of distortion (20-30 frames of distortion).
You must be at a suitable range to do this and follow their range safety procedures.

Examples of range shots:

Videos from our customers:

ShotKam footage starts at 1:46 in the video below:

Start at 1:10 in the video below:

Mounting on bow (compound or crossbow)

Mount ShotKam on compound bows and crossbows with our accessories. Learn how to attach using the bow mount or Rail Mount for optimal recording.

Compound Bow Mount

Yes, the ShotKam can be attached to compound bows using our available accessory. Our compound bow mount is a military-grade aluminum rod that replaces your bow's stabilizer. Once the mount is used in place of your stabilizer, the ShotKam can be clamped on using the 12 Gauge bracket. For information on how to use the bow mount, visit this article: Setup instructions for compound bows

Buy Compound Bow Mount:

ShotKam USA - US$39 each
ShotKam Canada - CA$59 each
ShotKam UK - £39 each
ShotKam Europe - €49 each
ShotKam Australia - AU$79 each

Crossbow Mount

Yes, the ShotKam can be mounted to crossbows using our Rail Mount accessory. It works on all Picatinny and Weaver rails. Simply clamp the mount onto the Picatinny or Weaver rail, then tighten the mount screws.

Buy Rail Mount for Gen 4 and Gen 3: