Shotgun
The New Semi-Auto Shotguns of 2026, From Duck Blind to Home Defense
Benelli, Mossberg, Beretta and Browning all rolled out new semi-automatic shotguns for 2026. Here is what each one is built for and what it costs.
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Shotgun
Good Shotguns Under $1,000 for 2026
You don't need to spend $2,500 to get a shotgun that will hunt for decades. These new 2026 models start under $500.
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Federal’s New 2026 Shotshells for Ducks, Clays and Turkeys
Federal Ammunition announced more than 25 new shotshell options for 2026, including a new waterfowl line, a new target line and special-edition TSS turkey loads.
Shotgun
Shotgun Chokes Explained: Which One for Ducks, Doves, Turkeys and Clays
The choke tube at the end of your barrel decides how tight your shot pattern is at a given distance. Here is how to pick the right one for what you hunt.
Shotgun
How to Pattern Your Shotgun Before Turkey or Duck Season
Patterning shows you exactly where your shotgun hits and how many pellets reach the target. It is the single best thing you can do to stop missing and wounding birds.
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The Shotgun for Home Defense: What Works and What Doesn’t
A shotgun can be a powerful home-defense tool, but movie myths cause bad decisions. Here is what to know about loads, lights, capacity and practice.
Shotgun
12 Gauge or 20 Gauge: Which Shotgun Should a New Hunter Choose?
The 12 gauge is the most versatile shotgun in America, but the 20 gauge has closed the gap. Here is how to decide which one fits you or a new hunter in your family.
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Steel, Bismuth or TSS? Choosing Nontoxic Shot for Waterfowl
Federal law requires nontoxic shot for ducks and geese. Steel is affordable, bismuth works in older guns, and tungsten loads hit hardest. Here is how they compare.
Shotgun
Does Your Shotgun Fit? Why It Matters and How to Check
A shotgun is pointed, not aimed, so a gun that doesn't fit your body sends shot where you aren't looking. Here is how to check fit and simple ways to fix it.
Shotgun
Over-Under or Semi-Auto for Upland Birds and Clays?
Upland hunters and clays shooters love to argue over-under versus semi-auto. Both work. Here is how they differ in weight, recoil, cost and safety.
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