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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 styles and budgets.
Given the amount of painstaking preparation involved before and during a day’s pest control, pigeon shooters need a reliable gun that won’t let them down at the crucial moment. Our selection features competitively priced over-and-unders that are built using classic designs, modern technology and sturdy materials – ideal for decoying, flighting or roosting pigeons.
Fair Jubilee
A perfect blend of classic elegance and modern engineering, the FAIR Jubilee boasts:
Protruding profile actions
Fretworked top lever with a golden crown
Prince of Wales stock and owl-beak forend
Selected walnut with fine chequering
Constructed on four different action bodies for 12-, 16-, 20-, and 28-bore
RRP: £1,710
Blaser F16 Game
Praised for its unique pointability and lightning-fast trigger response:
Mechanical selective trigger without recoil
Low-profile receiver with optimal balance
Available in 28in or 30in barrels
Comes in left- and right-handed models
Upgrade options: Grand Luxe and Heritage
RRP from: £2,895
Beretta Silver Pigeon V Field
The iconic Silver Pigeon line continues its legacy with the SP V Field:
Built on the reliable 680 platform
Low, slim action for perfect balance
Optima HP Steelium barrels for reduced recoil
Grade 3 walnut stock and forend with fine chequering
Available in 28in and 30in barrels
RRP from: £4,300
Browning B525 Composite Adjustable
A robust and modern design tailored for long sessions in the hide:
Sleek grey action frame with a durable composite stock
Ambidextrous design
Includes five Invector+ chokes
Adjustable comb and trigger for personalized fit
RRP: £2,030
Zoli One
A UK-exclusive model that balances premium performance with accessibility:
Forged stainless steel monobloc with Boss-type lock system
Silver-soldered, steel-proofed barrels for ballistic precision
Recoil-reducing design and long-term durability
10-year warranty
Italian luxury at an attainable price
RRP: £2,995
Whether you’re seeking elegance with the Beretta Silver Pigeon V or durability with the Browning B525, there’s a shotgun here to suit every pigeon shooter’s preference.
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