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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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The 8 Best Upland Shotguns of 2024

By Phil Bourjaily

Each of these well balanced, easy-to-carry guns are perfect for upland hunting

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Shotgun Review: The Benelli Ethos Cordoba BE.S.T.

By Phil Bourjaily

The Ethos Cordoba BE.S.T. is a high-end shotgun that’s ideal for high-volume dove hunts. But how does it stack up as a waterfowl gun?

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12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge for Hunting Just About Anything

By Phil Bourjaily

Our shotguns editor sheds some light on the age-old 12-gauge vs 20-gauge debate

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The Best Budget Shotguns at Every Price Point

By Phil Bourjaily

By “budget shotguns” we don’t mean cheap. These offer the very best value for your hard-earned money

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Double Take: Gorgeous Vintage Side-by-Side Shotguns That You Can Actually Afford

By Phil Bourjaily

Take a tour of Mike Jensen’s stunning collection of classic side-by-side shotguns from the Golden Age of doubles. Your next field gun could be here

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Shotgun Review: The Stoeger M3000

By Phil Bourjaily

The Model 3000 is a solid waterfowl hunting shotgun for the money that’s also versatile and easy to maintain

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The Best Lightweight 12-Gauge Shotguns of 2024

By Phil Bourjaily

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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Mossberg 500 Hunting: Tested and Reviewed

By Phil Bourjaily

Not only that, but this do-it-all shotgun is great for turkey hunting, deer hunting, and home defense

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I’ve Hunted All Over the Country—These Are My Favorite Shotgun Cases for Travel

By Phil Bourjaily

Safeguard your favorite scattergun from the hazards of travel with one of our best shotgun case picks

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The 10 Best Break-Action Waterfowl Shotguns

By Phil Bourjaily

Thinking of toting a double-gun for ducks or geese? These new and classic break-action shotguns are just right for the waterfowl blind

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