The 30 Best Shotguns of the Last 10 Years
Shooting Editor John Snow picks the best shotguns of the last 10 years from the OL Gun Tests.
From pumps to autoloaders to double barrels, Outdoor Life has tested a lot of shotguns over the last decade. Each year we spend a week at the range torture testing the newest guns on the market. The years and years of testing have given us a mountain of data that serves as the ultimate buyer's guide for gun nuts. In this gallery we ranked the 30 best shotguns to hit the market in the last 10 years. AdvertisementRelated PhotosSUBMIT YOUR PHOTOSADVERTISEMENTAdvertisement |
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You've never mentioned Holland and Holland shotguns...how would you rate this brand?
i have a benelli super nova 3 1/2 in. and i think it is a really good gun to own. and the remington 870 express is the best gun i think.
Ha Game of Thrones reference :)
Winter is Coming John Snow
I'm not sure that some of these guns that cost well over 2000 dollars should be an A or a B in the price/value catgory.
Any person could make a list of top 30 shotguns. It all depends on how you shoot, what you shoot, and what gun fits best. Heres a story for you i don't have much money to put into a shotgun so i went to a pawn shop and bought a mossburg model 500 for 80$ i shot everything with that gun trap, skeet, waterfowl, you name it. The people i shot trap with had browning bt99s or 10,000+$ shotguns i out shot all of them. another thing do you really want to spend 1,500$ on a waterfowl gun?? Honestly i wouldn't the gun is to nice i fell bad scatching it. But it comes down to opinion, trap shots have it there head the nicer the gun the better it shoots. i can tell you right now they are bad trap shooters. I could get a 15,000 dollar gun and screw up every thing because i dont like it. this is just my opinion but there are some nice guns on the list.
Interesting article and posts. Someone needs to realize that we are in a recession and most folks cannot pay thousands of dollars for a new shotgun. I use Remington 1100s, Remington 870s, Ithaca 37s and browning Citoris that came off the used gun racks in the gun shops that I visit. The Remiogtons and Ithacas cost between $200 and $350. the Citoris around $500.
The Remington Vera-Max is probably the most recalled shotgun in history. Why is it even on the list? All the best...
Gil
ONE OTHER THING. I HAVE BEEN SHOOTING TRAP FOR MANY YEARS AND I USE A FIELD GRADE MODEL 1100 SINCE 1972. THAT GUN SHOOT AS WELL AS ANY GUN THAT COSTS MANY MANY TIMES MORE DOLLARS PEOPLE MAKE SHOTGUN GREAT NOT THE MANUFACTURERS
I GUESS ALL OF YOU ARE VERY WELL OFF, FINANCIALLY. MOST AMERICAN HUNTERS CAN NOT AFFORD TO BUY A SHOTGUN THAT COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. IF PRICE IS THE CRITERIA THAT YOU USE TO DETRMINE WHICH GUNS ARE THE BEST THEN I TOTALLY DISAGREE. HOW ABOUT THE BEST SHOYGUNS FOR UNDER A 1000 BUCKS PERIOD.
No Nova, or Vinci? I find this odd.
Yep the 887 is the key missing ingredient to this list...for the money you're not going to beat it.
love this gun it has a good pattern 4 turkey hunting
Love my 1100!
saiga 12? hahaha dont let me laugh...
remmington 887 FOR SURE !
remington 1100 3 inch mag with a 26 inch barrel is the best all around gun for anything unless you want to go bird hunting i prefer the 870
Saiga 12 = best
Don't understand the statement about 3" being the equal to the 3 1/2". Huge difference when it comes to geese and steel. Who notices recoil when they're hunting anyway. My 13 year son shoots 3 1/2" out of his Rem 887 and has never complained about a sore shoulder!
Good pics, but man oh days the price tags on some of the guns? Its good to see a few working mans guns in the line up.
Over all good choices .
What is Weatherby thinking with the FUGLY 459 SA?
I love this Kimber.
Now I am lusting after this one!
I have owned 2 Browning Citori's and like them but prefer the older BSS.
I agree with your statement the only thing you gain from 3 1/2 " shells is a sore shoulder quicker.
Guerini is over priced I think.
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I agree with your statement the only thing you gain from 3 1/2 " shells is a sore shoulder quicker.
love this gun it has a good pattern 4 turkey hunting
I GUESS ALL OF YOU ARE VERY WELL OFF, FINANCIALLY. MOST AMERICAN HUNTERS CAN NOT AFFORD TO BUY A SHOTGUN THAT COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. IF PRICE IS THE CRITERIA THAT YOU USE TO DETRMINE WHICH GUNS ARE THE BEST THEN I TOTALLY DISAGREE. HOW ABOUT THE BEST SHOYGUNS FOR UNDER A 1000 BUCKS PERIOD.
Any person could make a list of top 30 shotguns. It all depends on how you shoot, what you shoot, and what gun fits best. Heres a story for you i don't have much money to put into a shotgun so i went to a pawn shop and bought a mossburg model 500 for 80$ i shot everything with that gun trap, skeet, waterfowl, you name it. The people i shot trap with had browning bt99s or 10,000+$ shotguns i out shot all of them. another thing do you really want to spend 1,500$ on a waterfowl gun?? Honestly i wouldn't the gun is to nice i fell bad scatching it. But it comes down to opinion, trap shots have it there head the nicer the gun the better it shoots. i can tell you right now they are bad trap shooters. I could get a 15,000 dollar gun and screw up every thing because i dont like it. this is just my opinion but there are some nice guns on the list.
Guerini is over priced I think.
I have owned 2 Browning Citori's and like them but prefer the older BSS.
I love this Kimber.
Good pics, but man oh days the price tags on some of the guns? Its good to see a few working mans guns in the line up.
Don't understand the statement about 3" being the equal to the 3 1/2". Huge difference when it comes to geese and steel. Who notices recoil when they're hunting anyway. My 13 year son shoots 3 1/2" out of his Rem 887 and has never complained about a sore shoulder!
remington 1100 3 inch mag with a 26 inch barrel is the best all around gun for anything unless you want to go bird hunting i prefer the 870
Interesting article and posts. Someone needs to realize that we are in a recession and most folks cannot pay thousands of dollars for a new shotgun. I use Remington 1100s, Remington 870s, Ithaca 37s and browning Citoris that came off the used gun racks in the gun shops that I visit. The Remiogtons and Ithacas cost between $200 and $350. the Citoris around $500.
The Remington Vera-Max is probably the most recalled shotgun in history. Why is it even on the list? All the best...
Gil
Winter is Coming John Snow
Ha Game of Thrones reference :)
Saiga 12 = best
I'm not sure that some of these guns that cost well over 2000 dollars should be an A or a B in the price/value catgory.
i have a benelli super nova 3 1/2 in. and i think it is a really good gun to own. and the remington 870 express is the best gun i think.
Now I am lusting after this one!
Over all good choices .
saiga 12? hahaha dont let me laugh...
remmington 887 FOR SURE !
Love my 1100!
Yep the 887 is the key missing ingredient to this list...for the money you're not going to beat it.
No Nova, or Vinci? I find this odd.
ONE OTHER THING. I HAVE BEEN SHOOTING TRAP FOR MANY YEARS AND I USE A FIELD GRADE MODEL 1100 SINCE 1972. THAT GUN SHOOT AS WELL AS ANY GUN THAT COSTS MANY MANY TIMES MORE DOLLARS PEOPLE MAKE SHOTGUN GREAT NOT THE MANUFACTURERS
You've never mentioned Holland and Holland shotguns...how would you rate this brand?
What is Weatherby thinking with the FUGLY 459 SA?
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