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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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Shotgun Review: Remington 1100 Waterfowl

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Six decades later, this reliable, soft-kicking semiauto classic still gets the job done””and still looks great

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Shotgun Review: Benelli M2 Performance Shop Waterfowl

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

This tricked-out M2 is light, trim, and super-reliable in the duck blind. But that kind of “performance” comes at a steep price tag

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The 10 Best Shotguns for Hunting Rabbits

By Joseph Albanese— June 13, 2024

Whether you are stomping brush piles or hunting with dogs, here are the best rabbit shotguns for every budget

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28 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge: Which Sub-Gauge is Better?

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Depending on how you hunt, you might want to stick with one or the other

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Shotgun Review: Benelli Nova

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

If you’re looking for a tough, no-bs waterfowl shotgun that’s also a great deal, the Benelli Nova might be the one for you

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How to Choose the Best Gun and Load for Late Season Waterfowl

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

For winter ducks and geese, your shotgun needs to work in any weather, and your payload needs to have a little extra punch

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Shotgun Review: Winchester Super X4

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

We tested the Super X4 on a duck hunt””but if you’re looking for one shotgun that can do it all, this might be the gun for you

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Shotgun Review: The Browning A5 Wicked Wing

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

The Browning A5 isn’t exactly a “value” gun, but it is an excellent shotgun that gives modern duck hunters what they want””lightweight, dependable firepower

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Why the Lightweight Shotgun Craze Is, Well, Kind of Crazy

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Everybody wants a featherlight, sub-gauge shotgun these days, and that’s fine””as long as you don’t mind missing

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The All-In-One Frankenstein Gun

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

If you could play mad gun designer and bring the perfect do-it-all scattergun to life, what would it look like?

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