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Shotgun Reviews & Buying Guides

Choose the perfect shotgun with Field & Stream’s expert reviews and testing. We evaluate pump-action, semi-automatic, over-under, and side-by-side shotguns for pattern performance, reliability, and versatility across hunting and clay sports. From affordable field guns to premium competition shotguns, discover comprehensive reviews covering gauge selection, barrel length, choke systems, and fit to help you find the right shotgun for waterfowl, upland birds, turkey, or clays.

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Best Shotguns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Phil Bourjaily

Our expert put 11 of the latest upland, waterfowl, and target shotguns to the test to pick the best new models of the year

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Dickinson Plantation Grade Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

This new single-trigger side-by-side is an elegant Turkish-made shotgun that’s affordable and easy to shoot well. Here’s our expert’s full review

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Akkar High Noon Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

The latest Turkish-made side-by-side is solidly built and won’t bust your budget. Check out our shotgun expert’s full review

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Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. BE.S.T. Shogun Review

By Phil Bourjaily

The new SBE 3’s A.I. barrel really does improve penetration, making Benelli’s latest the hardest-hitting shotgun on the market. Check out our shotgun expert’s full review

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The Caldwell ClayCopter: Shotgunning’s Newest Target Thrower

By Phil Bourjaily

Our shotguns editor spent months using this innovative target thrower. Here’s his full review

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Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

Beretta’s Silver Pigeon looks a little different for 2025, but it functions, balances, and shoots as well as ever. Check out our shotgun expert’s full review

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Benelli Nova 3 Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

Thanks to an innovative polymer-pistol-like design, the newest Nova is one of the lightest 12-gauge pump guns you can buy. Check out our shotgun expert’s full review

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Beretta Ultraleggero Kick-Off Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

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The newest version of Beretta’s lightweight O/U tames recoil and promises a better fit. Check out our shotgun expert’s full review

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Fabarm Infinite RS Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

Not many modern shooters choose a side-by-side for their targets gun. But if you shoot Fabarm’s new Infinite RS, you’ll want one

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Fabarm Autumn Elite Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

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An upgrade to Fabarm’s excellent Autumn side-by-side, the Elite version gets high marks from our shotguns expert. Check out his full review

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