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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 Semi-Automatic Shotguns, Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily— October 28, 2026

Our shotgun expert picks the best semi-autos for hunting and target shooting, including new models and proven performers

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The Best Trap Shotguns, According to Our Expert

By Phil Bourjaily— October 26, 2026

Whether you shoot trap for fun, for hunting practice, or for serious competition, these are the top guns

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The Best Shotguns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Phil Bourjaily— October 25, 2026

Our expert put 10 of the latest upland, waterfowl, and target shotguns to the test to pick the best new models of the year

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The Best Low Recoil Shotguns Ever Made

By Phil Bourjaily— October 25, 2026

Looking for the softest shooting shotgun? Here are the top semi-autos to choose from

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The Best Budget Shotguns at Every Price Point

By Phil Bourjaily— October 24, 2026

These shotguns may be budget-friendly, but they’re anything but cheap—they’re the very best value for your money

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The Best Over/Under Shotguns, Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily— October 24, 2026

Over/under shotguns are staple in clay target shooting and upland hunting. But these break actions excel in other areas, too. Here are six to consider

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The Top 20 Early Black Friday Shotgun Deals

By Ryan Chelius— October 20, 2026

Save big on semi-autos, pumps, and over unders during these sales

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The Best Pump Shotguns, Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily— September 30, 2026

Our shotgun expert picks the top pump guns available today, from updated models to proven classics

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The 6 Best 20-Gauge Slug Guns for Deer

By Joseph Albanese— September 28, 2026

To be effective on whitetail deer, you don’t need to tote a 12-gauge shotgun

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The 10 Best Shotguns for Pheasant Hunting

By Phil Bourjaily— September 16, 2026

Why chase roosters with anything less than a great pheasant gun? You can’t go wrong with any of the shotguns on this list of new shooters and old classics

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