Firearms and Shooting

A selection of vintage shotgun ammo with a old classic shotgun
A Guide to Choosing the Right Load For a Classic Shotgun

Old shotguns can be picky, but here is a guide to choosing the right shotgun…

Two English best guns, an Holland & Holland 12g Model De Luxe and 28g Royal
What Is An English “Best Gun?”

Understanding what “best quality guns” are when it comes to fine, English-made shotguns. Having dealt…

A collection of vintage shotguns used for hunting
Why Hunt With a Vintage Shotgun?

If you’re on the fence about taking an antique shotgun out bird hunting, here are…

A Winchester Model 12 on a bird hunt
Winchester Model 12 Shotgun 

The history, development, and current market value of the iconic American-made pump-action shotgun, the Winchester…

Del Whitman, profession gunfitter marks a gun for measurements with client
Demystifying the Gunfitting Process

An in-depth look at the gun fitting process, from terminology to proper gun fit dimensions,…

The new Weatherby Orion SxS shotgun
Weatherby Orion SxS – Side-by-Side Shotgun

Weatherby introduces a modern side-by-side as its latest product as a new option in the…

Remington Model 10 shotgun
Remington Model 10 – Pump-Action Shotgun

The Remington Model 10 shotgun was the first bottom-ejecting shotgun introduced to the American market…

Steel shot cartridges with steel shot pellets
How Effective is Steel Shot?

Discussing the myths, truths, and science behind the effectiveness of steel shot compared to lead…

16-gauge shotgun
16-Gauge Shotguns – Selection, Ballistics, History, and More

Take a look at the history, culture, and current offerening of 16-gauge shotguns One of…

A young hunter holds a youth shotgun wearing blaze orange in the woods
What is the Best Youth 20-Gauge Shotgun?

A growing market for youth shotguns means there are many options to choose from when…

A worker shows a rack of new cooey rifles
H.W Cooey Machine & Arms Company: An Iconic Canadian Firearm Company

Cooey rifles became a Canadian household name because of their simplicity, reliability, and affordability. Many…

A grouse hunting shotgun with a group of ruffed grouse fans
Defining a Grouse Gun – A Shotgun of Specialist Function

Defining the attributes of the perfect ruffed grouse gun over generations of grouse hunters and…

Gun writer Gregg Elliot holds an Original Fox A Grade and a new Savage Fox A Grade
Difference Between the Original Fox A Grade and the Savage Fox A Grade

Comparing the Mechanics, Manufacturing, and Value, of the Retired Savage Fox A Grade and the…

28-Gauge: The Exception of the Sub-Gauge Shotgun

Is the 28-gauge the best shotgun gauge for upland hunters? Uncertainty is one of the…

A collection of side-by-side shotguns by Upland Gun Company
A New Side-by-Side Shotgun Renaissance

Manufacturers never saw a new side-by-side shotgun revival coming from a younger generation Whose idea…

A hunter carries a Weatherby Orion 20 gauge while bird hunting
Weatherby Orion 20 Gauge: Over/Under Shotgun Overview

Weatherby brings back the 20 gauge offering to their over and under Orion shotgun. Although…

Maurizio Bertolassi the president of RFM shotguns with his daughter Alessia
RFM Shotguns: Shotguns with a Soul

The Story of an Italian Custom Gunmaker and the Rota-Fausti Manufacturing Legacy I stood at…

Gunsmiths work in the historic Princes Street Dickson & Son gun shop.
The History of the John Dickson and Son Round Action Shotgun

Dive into the history of the Scottish gunmaker John Dickson and his round-action shotgun, what…

Jennifer Wapenski shoots clays with her shotgun.
Keeping Shooting Skills Honed in the Off-Season

We require our gun dogs to stay sharp between seasons, so why not maintain our…

An H&R Topper 58 rests on the floor.
Harrington and Richardson Topper 58: A Shotgun Overview

Though not a top-tier shotgun, the Harrington and Richardson Topper 58 is still a fine…

Beretta 486 Parallelo round-action shotgun in a case
A Look at the Beretta 486 Parallelo Round-Action Side-by-Side

An overview of this unusual shotgun from the iconic Italian gunmaker The grouse season was…