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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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Spandau S2 12/21 Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily— July 29, 2026

The new, affordable Spandau S2 12/21 might have you rethinking your turkey gun for next spring. Here’s our shotgun expert’s full review

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By Phil Bourjaily— July 28, 2026

Beretta’s new A400 Solo packs many of the features found on premium duck guns into a more affordable package. Here’s our shotgun expert’s full review

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Benelli M2 Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily— July 24, 2026

The updated M2 features enlarged controls and a new recoil reduction system. Here is our shotgun expert’s full review

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Mossberg Maverick SA All-Purpose Shotgun Review—Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily— July 20, 2026

The new budget-friendly Maverick SA All-Purpose patterns exceptionally well. Check out our shotgun expert’s full review

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The Best Dove Guns, According to Our Shotgun Expert

By Phil Bourjaily— July 19, 2026

Our expert picks the best shotguns to bring to the dove field this year

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10 Affordable Dream Shotguns

By Phil Bourjaily— May 12, 2026

Whether you long for a classic double, an elegant over-under, or the ultimate semi-auto, your dream shotgun is here—and you can afford it, too

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The Best Slug Guns for Deer

By Phil Bourjaily— May 3, 2026

There are still plenty of hunters who get their venison with a shotgun. If that’s you, check out our picks for the best slug guns on the market today

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The Best Lightweight 12-Gauge Shotguns

By Phil Bourjaily— April 30, 2026

You don’t have to choose either lightweight or hard-hitting. You can have both with these new and used easy-carrying 12-gauge shotguns

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The Best Turkey Shotguns of 2026

By Phil Bourjaily— April 28, 2026

Our shotguns expert picks the best turkey guns for spring gobblers, including several new smallbore options

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The Best .410 Turkey Shotguns

By Phil Bourjaily— April 27, 2026

Tungsten loads mean hunters can now drop wild birds using small-caliber shotguns. But how far can you ethically shoot? Here’s our test, plus a rundown of the best .410 shotguns for turkey hunting

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