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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.

Remington shotgun and ammunition box on rusty vintage Jeep hood with hunting gear

Why a Classic Savage Model 24 in .22/410 Still Makes a Great Truck Gun

By Dave Hurteau— June 13, 2024

When the critter you spy from the truck might fly or hop, it’s smart to have a combination gun handy

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Ask Phil: What’s the Best Way to Grip a Shotgun?

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Our shotguns expert gives his take on the proper way to get your front hand on the fore-end of the gun

Browning semi-automatic shotgun with walnut wood stock and blued steel barrel

The 16-Gauge Shotgun, Revisited

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

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Budget Pump Shotguns: 870 vs M500 vs Nova vs SXP

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

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Is Light Modified the Best All-Around Choke?

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

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Remington semi-automatic shotgun with engraved receiver and walnut wood stock on white background

Ask Phil: What Is the Lightest-Kicking Dove Gun?

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

I know this question has been addressed, but refresh me, please. Which semi-auto shotgun is the lightest recoiling? There are”¦

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Ask Phil: Should You Shoot Sporting Clays with Your Hunting Guns?

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Our shotguns expert shares his take on the best gun to bring to the clays course

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