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Sep 5, 2020 · Right, we are narrowing our best all-round shotgun down to a 12-bore over-and-under. Now let’s look at some finer details: • Barrel length – short barrels can allow the gun to stop and start quickly; long barrels require a little more effort to move but provide a smoother, more controllable swing.
- Six of the best shotguns
Lewis Potter rounds up the best shotguns he has tested in...
- Six of the best shotguns
Feb 4, 2021 · To help you get a better gauge of what to expect and what you should be thinking about when you look to purchase you first shotgun, CPSA Instructor and Musto Ambassador Max Tarr shares with us his guide and top tips to help you best navigate your first purchase.
Aug 14, 2024 · We tested the tactical shotguns with target loads, buckshot, and slugs. Photo by Natalie Krebs. Buck shot loads included Hornady Critical Defense, Remington Ultimate Defense, and Federal Copper Plated. We shot slugs for record with Remington Slugger, Federal Truball, and Hornady American Gunner.
- Akkar Triple Crown
- Huglu Hammergun
- Boxall & Edmiston Over-And-Under
- Hushpower Sound-Moderated 20-Bore
The Akkar Triple Crownis not a shotgun you would ever be likely to forget. Anything so big, bulky and with three barrels will always grab anyone’s attention, and on test it performed as well as more conventional guns. Memorable features:What came as a surprise was to find that the lock work was amazingly simple, which is always an aid to reliabilit...
If anyone had predicted 25 years ago that the early 21st century would see a new 3in- chambered hammergun on the market with screw-in chokes, they would have received some very odd looks. Yet with the Huglu that is just what we have and, while not a sophisticated gun, it is an honest piece of work. Memorable features: The provision of a non-automat...
The Boxall & Edmiston 20-bore over-and-underis built in a style that harks back to those exotic British over-and-unders made in the early 20th century. However, the methods of design and manufacture applied to this gun reflect a century of progress. Memorable features: Comparatively light, fast handling and pleasing to the eye, it is a beautiful pi...
It has always been notoriously difficult to moderate the sound output of a shotgun, but Hushpower succeeded with the Investarm-based 20-bore over-and-under. With the full-length moderator sleeve, the gun is long but light, the baffles in front of the muzzle contributing to the overall length. Memorable features: Noise reduction is truly impressive,...
- Benelli Supernova. An excellent balance of affordability and quality. SuperNova Specs. Barrel Length 18.5 inches. Overall Length 40 inches.
- Mossberg 500. Good quality, reasonably priced choice for a “blue collar build.” Mossberg 500 Specs. Operating System Pump Action.
- Beretta 1301. Lightweight despite its gas operating system, the Beretta 1301 cycles fast. Beretta 1301 Specs. Weight 6.4lbs.
- SRM 1216. SRM ARMS M1216 civilian shotgun – 12 GAUGE – Semi-auto, Roller delayed action, Rotary detachable high capacity magazine.
Sep 6, 2022 · So, how do you know if an off-the-shelf shotgun is the right one? Fortunately, there are many ways to check gun fit without ever firing a shotshell. And there are even more ways of adjusting gun fit after your purchase. But first, if you are a new shooter and this is your first shotgun, it’s best if you don’t buy right away.
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Budget Shotguns. Shotguns can be expensive bits of kit, however they don’t have to be. In this part of our shotgun buying guide we cover the brands bringing brand new guns to market for less than £1k.
