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Shotguns: expert reviews, buying guides and advice for every shooter
Few purchases matter more to a shooter than the gun in their hands. Sporting Gun’s shotgun section delivers independent reviews, detailed buying guides and practical advice to help you find the right gun for your shooting – whatever your discipline, budget or experience level.
Our team of experienced shots and reviewers covers the full spectrum of shotguns available to UK buyers: classic side-by-sides, versatile over-and-unders, semi-automatics and pump actions from the world’s leading manufacturers. Whether you’re investing in your first gun or considering a significant upgrade, we assess handling, balance, fit, reliability and value to give you a verdict you can trust.
We also cover maintenance, storage, customisation and the gunsmithing services that keep your gun performing season after season. Brands reviewed include Beretta, Browning, Caesar Guerini, Perazzi, Miroku, Rizzini and beyond.
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Clay shotgun buying guides
Guns for the hide: best over-and-under shotguns for pigeon shooters
Pigeon shooting demands precision, durability, and a shotgun that delivers under pressure. Whether you're decoying, roost shooting, or flighting, here are five over-and-under shotguns to suit all styl...
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Fowl, fur, fashion
The industrial revolution-era demand for feathers and furs nearly wiped out many species. Patrick Hook delves into the craze and the societal shifts that ended it.
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Shotguns
Well worth the wait
Rob Speed discovers how the superb handling, reliability and aesthetics of Browning’s 825 S3 and Game models are perfect for shooters looking for precision and style
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Game shotgun product reviews
Shooting in style
Felix Petit celebrates the art of shooting with the debut of Browning’s 825 at Le Domaine de Sandricourt, a stunning French estate steeped in history and tradition.
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Made to measure
Rob Speed discovers the William Powell Prestige, a shotgun that impresses with a perfect blend of tradition, aesthetics and exceptional performance for game shooters
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ShotgunsThe mighty 10
Join Miles Malone on a nostalgic journey with the 10-bore, a shotgun that’s deeply tied to wildfowling’s long heritage and the thrill of marshland shooting
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ShotgunsATA SP Pro 12 Competition
A new offering from manufacturer ATA delivers impressive features and performance at a budget-friendly price, challenging Rob Speed’s perception of Turkish shotguns.
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GameDrenched and disappointed
Constant rain has plagued farmers right across the UK, while pesky pigeons have only added to the misery on Andy Crow’s farm by hammering his precious pea crop.
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Clay cartridgesThe high life
Paul Austin enjoys a sim day with a difference at Double Barrelled Shooting, a chance to travel back in time to a classic shooting experience – but with a modern twist
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