Shotguns

AYA No.2 de luxe 20-bore shotgun review

AYA No.2 de luxe 20-bore shotgun: We test this more affordable version of AYA's No.1 lightweight sidelock.

Purdey side-by-sides (pair) review

Purdey side-by-sides: Here we look at a new pair of Purdey side-by-sides whose provenance is interesting; they were made for Ray Ward Gunsmiths by near neighbour, James Purdey.

Shotgun pairs gun review

A pair of shotguns could be a great addition to your gun cabinet, so take a look at these options!

Yildiz Professional shotgun review

Yildiz Professional shotgun: Though semi-automatics may not be the first choice for many shooters this Turkish 20-bore gives a respectable performance.

Fausti 28-bore side-by-side shotgun review

Fausti 28-bore side-by-side shotgun review: Part of the Fausti Boutique custom-built range, this featherweight shotgun with a set of .410 barrels, is an excellent, light 28-bore.

Benelli Super Vinci magnum shotgun review

Benelli Super Vinci shotgun: Traditionalists may baulk at its futuristic appearance, but the visually striking Benelli Super Vinci 3.1/2in magnum shotgun is a particularly practical firearm.

Shotguns for Christmas review!

What shotgun do you buy the game shooter who has everything?

Boxall & Edmiston Sidelock shotgun review

Boxall & Edmiston Sidelock shotgun: If you want a quality side-by-side made to your specifications and costing in the region of £25,000, there is only one option. No other English sidelock comes near it in price.

Rizzini Artemis 28-bore shotgun review

Rizzini Artemis 28-bore shotgun: This Rizzini Artemis 28-bore shotgun is an elegant yet functional Italian shotgun.

Ray Ward 20-bore sidelocks shotgun review

Ray Ward 20-bore sidelocks shotgun review: The first pair of guns to bear the Ray Ward name are truly outstanding.

Shotguns for under £350!

Shotguns for under £350: You don’t need a fancy gun to go rough shooting, and there’s a wide range to choose from.

Holland & Holland Sporting Model 20-bore shotgun review

Holland & Holland Sporting Model 20-bore shotgun: How do you compare cost with value in a shotgun that is beyond the dreams of most shooters?

William Powell Marquis shotgun review

William Powell Marquis shotgun review: The new Marquis model is from William Powell’s Continental range of shotguns.

Yildiz Eleganta A3TM magnum shotgun review

Yildiz Eleganta A3TM magnum shotgun review: The Yildiz A3TM shotgun is simple and uncluttered - a side-by-side that is well-suited to the foreshore.

William & Son 16-bore shotgun review

William & Son 16-bore shotgun: The result of hours of work from some of the world’s most talented gunmakers, this 16-bore gun from William & Son is a perfect shooting partner.

Anderson Wheeler 20-bore shotgun review

Anderson Wheeler 20-bore shotgun review: The specification could not be much better for a 20-bore.

Scottish shotguns review

Scottish shotguns review: The gun market today is somewhat dominated by the big names, be they the English masters such as Boss & Co., Holland & Holland and Purdey, or large modern houses like Browning or Beretta.

Browning B525 Light Classic shotgun review

Browning B525 Light Classic shotgun review: Browning’s lively game gun is a well-balanced blend of traditional craftsmanship and technical innovation.

William & Son Sidelock shotgun review

William & Son Sidelock shotgun: The firm has gathered a team of superb craftsmen to work on this 12-bore side-by-side. Such expertise doesn’t come cheap but the result is a truly great gun.

Shotgun reviews: Countryfair bargains

Shotgun reviews: The country fair gun-buying experience can be overwhelming for the first time visitor.

Merkel Model 50 British shotgun review

Merkel Model 50 British shotgun: marvel at the Merkel Model 50 British, a German shotgun with an elegant style that competes with the best of British side-by-sides.

Turkish shotguns for under £600

Turkish shotguns: Turkey looks like it will be the next big thing in gunmaking.

Longthorne Hesketh shotgun review

Longthorne Hesketh shotgun review: An English over-under with barrels made from a single piece of steel has a bright future.

EJ Churchill Hercules shotgun review

This EJ Churchill Hercules shotgun is the over-under version of the side-by-side, made in association with a French firm.

Weatherby SA-08 semi-auto

Less showy than its forebears, the lightweight and pointable Weatherby SA-08 performs comfortably as a jack-of-all-trades, says Lewis Potter

Weatherby shotgun: Weatherby SA-08 semi-auto shotgun review

Weatherby SA-08 semi-auto shotgun review: Less showy than its forebears, the lightweight and pointable Weatherby SA-08 performs comfortably as a jack-of-all-trades.

Boxall & Edmiston scrollback boxlock shotgun review

Boxall & Edmiston scrollback boxlock shotgun: This elegant scrollback boxlock from a new English gunmaker is a finely finished shotgun that will perform on any shoot.

Shotgun reviews: Lightweight shotguns reviewed!

When you’re out on a day’s rough shooting or spending a morning walking hedges in search of a bird or two, the last thing you want is to be lugging around a heavy gun.

Beretta SV10 Perennia III shotgun review

Beretta SV10 Perennia III shotgun: The latest 20-bore gun from Beretta, the SV10 Perennia, proves to be a winner.

Chapuis Artisan 28-bore shotgun review

Chapuis Artisan 28-bore shotgun: This French gun is excitingly eccentric, and with some minor tweaking, could be something special at a not unreasonable price.

Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 shotgun review

Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 shotgun review: Discover a few surprises with Beretta’s impressive budget shotgun!

Pigeon shooting guns for under £9000

On a day of intensive pigeon shooting you need a gun which is reliable, easy to handle and comfortable to shoot.

Rizzini Round Body Classic 28-bore shotgun review

Rizzini Round Body Classic 28-bore shotgun: With its Italian guild-action, light yet smooth handling and honey-coloured stock, the Rizzini Round Body Classic is a joy.

New Browning 525 shotgun review

The new Browning 525 is a major improvement on the manufacturer’s Japanese-made range

Shotguns for wildfowling under £1000

Wildfowling is an underrated sporting pastime, and a real test which requires specialist tools.

16-bore shotguns under £10,000

Among the most underrated of guns, the 16-bore is considered to be the gun of choice for true sporting connoisseurs.

Boxall & Edmiston 12-Bore shotgun review

Boxall & Edmiston 12-bore shotgun review: It’s exciting to find a new English side-by-side sideplated boxlock costing £16,000 and made by a veritable Who’s-Who of top-flight craftsmen.

Rizzini BR552 Custom shotgun review

Rizzini BR552 Custom shotgun review: An avowed fan of side-by-sides, Mike Yardley finds this extra-finish round-bar gun instinctive to shoot.

Perazzi HPX shotgun review: Perazzi HPX shotgun review

This Perazzi HPX shotgun is a bespoke over-under designed for the high-bird specialist.

Mossberg 535 pump-action

Lewis Potter tests the Mossberg 535, a strikingly camouflaged pump-action shotgun that would make the ideal tool for vermin and wildfowl