Shotguns – Shooting News Weekly

What Caliber For Giant Nocturnal Ten-Pound Crabs?

John Boch — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:30 +0000

Welcome to Monster Island. quite possibly Amelia Earhart’s last residence after her plane went down. Today it’s known as Nikumaroro. […]

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Where Are You On the Shotgun Utility Curve?

Travis Pike — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0000

I’m going to steal an idea from Caleb Giddings. He’s described something he calls the Revolver Utility Curve. I’ve also […]

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The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol…In 20 Gauge

Travis Pike — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:08 +0000

Don't grab one expecting the absolute lightest recoil, but because you want a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver, ultra-reliable shotgun.

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Two New Analyses Provide a Clearer Picture of the Almost Half a Billion Guns Americans Own

Texas Gun Rights — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:07 +0000

The striking part is the distribution. English’s survey works out to approximately 45.1 percent handguns, 33.4 percent rifles, and 21.5 percent shotguns.

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Shotgun Mini Shells: In Defense of ‘Hater Tots’

Paul Markel — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:35 +0000

Considering some of the pontification regarding the shorties, it's easy to see why the term “Hater Tots” was coined.

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Gun Review: The New Benelli M2-G1 Tactical Shotgun

Jeremy S — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:17 +0000

The Benelli M2-G1 is an extremely well thought-out, feature-rich, tactical 12 gauge shotgun that's designed for Hell-and-back operation.

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WOOX’s Gladiatore V2 Gives Mossberg Pumps a Walnut Glow-Up

Luke C. — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:32 +0000

WOOX, an Italian-American stockmaker with U.S. operations based in Hickory, North Carolina, announced Aug. 3rd the release of the Gladiatore […]

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The Stevens 520 Shotgun: An Underrated Gem

Travis Pike — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:47:44 +0000

One of the many reasons I love the early history of shotguns is how creative companies were forced to be. […]

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I Want a Good Defensive Bullpup Shotgun…Is That Too Much to Ask?

Travis Pike — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:21 +0000

Bullpup shotguns make a lot of sense. Where does a defensive shotgun dominate? At close range. What type of weapons work best in close range? Short ones.

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A Reliable, Affordable AR-Style Shotgun: The Tokarev TT-12 PRO

Jeff Wood — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:20 +0000

The Tokarev TT-12 PRO gives functional performance at a low cost, with all kinds of room for adapting your favorite accessories.

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