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Game shotguns: expert reviews and buying advice
Welcome to Sporting Gun’s game shotguns hub – your go-to resource for expert reviews, buying advice and everything you need to choose the right gun for the field.
Game shooting demands a shotgun that balances handling, swing and reliability, whether you’re standing at a peg on a driven pheasant day or working through rough ground on a walked-up shoot. Our team of experienced shots and independent gun reviewers test and evaluate a wide range of game shotguns – from best-quality British side-by-sides and elegant sidelocks to versatile over-and-unders built for serious fieldwork.
We cover the full spectrum: entry-level guns for those new to game shooting, mid-range workhorses trusted by regular Guns, and premium shotguns from makers including Beretta, Browning, Caesar Guerini, Perazzi and Purdey. Every review assesses fit, handling, balance, reliability and value, so you can shoot with confidence all season.
Latest articles
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GameWatch: Game shooting with a semi-auto… is it really taboo?
In this video, Drennan Kenderdine takes the plunge and shoots a traditional game day using a semi-automatic shotgun and high performance eco-friendly steel cartridges.
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GamePigeon shooting: then & now
We talk to Andy Crow about how pigeon shooting has changed in the years since his very first outings – and where he sees the sport going in the future.
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GameWhen to shoot woodcock
Would a later start to the open season help our breeding woodcock population? Or should we back a ban on shooting them altogether? Conor O’Gorman takes a look into the world of these migratory and r...
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GameWatch: Deano versus Fox!
Deano is back on the channel! In this video, he finally catches up with a super crafty fox that has eluded him for three nights running...
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GameHow to make the most of partridge shooting
Simon O’Leary of Hownhall Shooting School takes a fresh look at how to make the most of early-season shooting opportunities, specifically, partridge!
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Watch: High flighting pigeons with Andy Crow
Andy Crow is back in the hide! It's a miserable day, and although some birds decoy nicely, many swoop past wide or high... which. luckily for us, makes for a spectacular display of shooting skills!
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Watch: High Performance steel shot mixed day!
Armed with the new Mossberg 940 Pro Field and Lyalvale Express's Ultimate High Performance steel cartridges, Drennan heads out for a mixed day to see how the pairing performs.
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Partridge shooting days: past & present
Reflecting on seasons past, Owen Beardsmore muses on how partridge shooting has changed over the years, and how recent events could change the sport forever.
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Deerstalking
Watch: Fly on the wall of a client deer stalk
If you want to book a stalking trip and it's your first time deer hunting, it pays to know what best practice looks like. In this video, deer manager Chris Rogers guides his client onto a lovely roebu...
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