Shotguns

Stack of various shotgun shell boxes in a gun store.
First-Timer’s Guide to Buying Shotgun Shells

To the uninitiated, the gun counter can be an intimidating place; learn how to navigate…

A Browning BSS shotgun laid out on a hunting jacket.
Overview of the Browning BSS Side-by-Side Shotgun

The story of the sturdy, well-built side-by-side that suffered from poor timing in the shotgun…

A medieval engraving of an early experiment with gunpowder
From the Invention of Gunpowder to the First Shotgun Cartridges

The invention of gunpowder served as the catalyst to develop the firearms we use to…

A woman points an over/under shotgun while bird hunting
Why Shotguns for Women Matter

Proper shotgun fit is key to your shooting success; for women, most shotguns simply weren’t…

A pheasant hunter holding an over-under shotgun
Reasons to Consider Carrying a Backup Shotgun

Consider the benefits of a spare shotgun in the event of damage, ammunition availability, or…

Beretta A400 carried by a chukar hunter
Beretta A400 Xplor Action – Shotgun Review

Reviewing the versatile semiautomatic shotgun offering from Beretta I am not sure exactly when it…

An Ithaca shotgun held by a bird hunter
Gear Review: Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun

A reliable, antique shotgun holds generations of memories in the duck blind In preparation for…

Gregg Elliot breaks down a Fox boxlock shotgun.
How the Boxlock Shotgun Became a Standard

A look at the history behind the boxlock shotgun and the insult that conquered the…

A bird hunter uses a bore snake to clean his shotgun
Using a Bore Snake to Clean Your Shotgun Barrel

Simplify your cleaning process and improve your gun’s reliability in the field with a bore…

a youth hunter holds a shotgun while hunting grouse and woodcock.
A Guide to Youth Shotguns

If you are in the market to buy a youth shotgun this guide will help…

Two CZ-USA over/under shotguns in a truck bed
A Closer Look at the Project Upland Crowd – Sourced Shotgun

Analyzing the results of the shotgun design survey with CZ-USA We asked and you delivered:…

Three single shot shotgun models on a table
Single Shot Shotgun – The Original Starter Gun

In the hands of a youth or adult, the single-shot is the original starter shotgun…

A browning A5 lays on the tailgate of a truck.
Browning A5 Shotgun – The Legacy of Browning’s Auto 5

The Browning Auto 5 holds a legacy inside the upland hunting community for American shotgun…

A disassembled shotgun with factory and wooden plugs
How To Plug a Shotgun in the Field and at Home

Limiting yourself to three shells and MacGyvering a plug out of thin air Truck is…

A hunter buying a used shotgun
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Used Shotgun

Here’s a how-to guide from a former gun shop employee on buying a used shotgun…

A CZ Shotgun being used on a bird hunt.
Project Upland/CZ USA Crowd-Sourced Shotgun

The upland hunting community designs the dream upland shotgun What if you were given the…

A Beretta A400 shotgun during a bird hunt.
Beretta A400 Upland – Shotgun Review

Take a look at the Beretta A400 Upland and its practical application for the everyday…

Tungsten Super Shot TSS loads displayed by shotgun gauge
Tungsten Super Shot – The Evolution of TSS Shotgun Shells

Take a look at the science and history behind tungsten super shot (TSS) More than…

A bird hunter carries a Fox Sterlingworth
A Love for the Fox Sterlingworth

The Fox Sterlingworth is considered one of the classic American double guns and still captures…

A bird hunter holds a ruffed grouse and a Franchi Affinity.
A Review of the Franchi Affinity 3 Semiautomatic Shotgun

The Franchi Affinity 3 is a reliable Italian-made shotgun for applications from big game to…

A day bird hunting with the Stevens 315 side-by-side shotgun
Stevens 315 Side-by-side Shotgun – Overview of an American Classic

A look back at the Stevens 315 side-by-side shotgun “It’s just an old Stevens, nothing…