Shotguns

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…

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…

The view of the bottom of a shotgun receiver with the Upland Gun Company logo.
Nick Larson’s Turkey Gun Project and Creating Your Perfect Upland Shotgun — #34 of the Gun Room Podcast

Join host Joel Penkala as he dives into conversation with Nick Larson, host of The…

A Savage 24 combination gun rests on a table.
The Savage 24 and the History of Combination Guns — #33 of the Gun Room Podcast

Learn about the nifty over-under combination gun, the Savage 24, including its history, use in…

An upland hunter takes aim at a flushed covey of bobwhite quail.
Southern Bobwhite and One of the Finest Side-by-Side Collections — #32 of the Gun Room Podcast

Through the tradition of gunning for Southern bobwhites, the host connects the line between curated…

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…

A waterfowl hunter walks out of a marsh.
Discovering BioAmmo: Investing in Biodegradable Shotshells for a Cleaner Environment

Two hunters’ quest to leave as small of a footprint as possible leads them to…

An AYA shotgun is loaded.
Check the Proof Marks – #029 of the Gun Room Podcast

A little bit of knowledge of Europe’s history of proofing can help you identify a…

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…

An AYA shotgun is measured in the factory.
Understanding Gunstock Dimensions – #028 of the Gun Room Podcast

Understanding the basics of properly fitting a gun should help the next time you are…

An A.H. Fox Sterlingworth rests on top of a book.
Josh Loewensteiner, Fine Guns, and the Nuance of it All – #027 of the Gun Room Podcast

A lifelong firearms enthusiast, Josh Loewensteiner sits down to talk the history of fine guns,…

A chukar hunter and his wirehaired pointing griffon bird dog
Chukar Hunting Gear List: Clothing, Shot Sizes, Chokes, and Vests

If you want to be a chukar hunter, start with gear and clothing suited for…

barrels sit next to each other at the AYA Factory in Spain.
Double Gun Barrel Construction – #026 of the Gun Room Podcast

Learn the methods behind the construction of double guns and the styles of joining barrels…

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…

A Fabarm Autumn side by side shotgun separated into pieces
The Fabarm Autumn: A Shotgun Overview

Tracing a hunter’s journey from an unwieldy single-shot 12-gauge through a variety of classic shotguns…

A set of wood gun stocks rest on a shelf.
Understanding Wood Gunstock Grading – #024 of the Gun Room Podcast

Take a dive into the history and methods of grading wood gunstocks and why it…

A pair of upland hunters with a brace of woodcock at pineridge grouse camp
#149 | The Traditional Side by Side Part 2 with Doug Stewart

Doug Stewart returns to the podcast to talk about shotguns and shooting and preview his…

A Browning Superposed over and under shotgun with the action broken open
Browning Superposed: A Shotgun Overview

A hunter finds a connection to hunting tradition through the history of a classic over-under…

An AYA gunsmith works on a shotgun.
The Processes of Color Case Hardening and Heat Treating – #022 of the Gun Room Podcast

Though a simple process in today’s manufacturing world, the history of heat treating metal and…

A man at the AYA factory finishes a stock.
Bill Graham and Nice Old Double Gunworks – #021 of the Gun Room Podcast

From desk job to gunsmithing, Bill Graham sits down to talk about his journey in…