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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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GearWatch: Browning Maxus II review
Drennan reviews the Browning Maxus II semi-automatic shotgun in this video, feeding it a range of cartridges from 21g up to high performance steel!
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Clay cartridgesWatch: What to do when you miss!
This episode of Clay Shooter TV explains how to correct your own misses, and features a Yildiz Pro review and Fiocchi's F Black on test!
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GearGun test: Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting
There’s a lot to like about this smart new Beretta, writes Mike Yardley in his review of the 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporter.
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GearA guide to buying secondhand guns
Whether you want to buy a secondhand over-and-under, side-by-side or semi-auto, Mike Yardley provides advice and explains the bargains to be had!
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GameWatch: Targeted thermal foxing
Deano Harrison is out trying to catch up with two problem foxes that he has spotted on the trail cam; find out how he gets on in this video!
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Gun test: Yildiz SPZ Steel Sporter Black
Mike Yardley finds very little at fault in his review of the Turkish-made Yildiz SPZ Steel Sporter Black – a great value shotgun at under £1,000.
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Watch: Spring pigeons with Andy Crow
We're back in the hide with Andy Crow for a spot of spring pigeon control as he puts his mind to protecting the vulnerable young lucerne crop.
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Clay cartridgesWIN a pair of Bisley Active ear defenders!
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Clay cartridgesWIN 500 Eley Superb cartridges!
We've teamed up with Eley Hawk to offer you the chance to win 500 Eley Superb cartridges worth £175! To enter, simply fill in the form!
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Clay cartridgesWIN a Harkila Rannoch HSP shooting waistcoat!
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