Gun reviews, shotguns, over-under, side-by-side guns

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.

Beretta Outlander semi-auto shotgun review

Beretta Outlander semi-auto shotgun: As if you hadn't noticed there's a real glut of new semi-auto shotguns coming on to the market at the moment.

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.

Steyr Classic Mountain .243 rifle review

Steyr Classic Mountain .243 rifle: This accurate and practical stalking rifle is as timeless as its name suggests.

Shotgun pairs gun review

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

Secondhand Beretta 682 shotgun review

In 1984 Beretta brought out a new O/U designated the 682. It was a replacement for the 680, which had been their main competition gun for the previous decade, and it was to prove an enduring design.

Goose shooting cartridges review

Goose shooting cartridges: Looking to bag a goose or two and fancy popping off with a big magnum load?

Webley & Scott 920K shotgun review

Webley and Scott 920K shotgun: Looking for a nicely made 20-bore but don’t want to spend a fortune in the process?

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.

Ruger M77R Hawkeye Sporter rifle review

Ruger M77R Hawkeye Sporter rifle review: Slim, lightweight and with an excellent trigger, Ruger’s latest rifle impresses.

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.

Non-toxic cartridges review

When it comes to wildfowling, not all non-lead duck loads have to be big and meaty!

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?

Secondhand Miroku MK70 shotgun review

Around 50 years ago, so rumour has it, Miroku of Japan were building such good guns based on Browning-type actions that Browning turned to them to build their mass-market guns.

Remington VersaMax semi-auto shotgun review

Remington has come up with an innovative new way to siphon off gasses in a semi-auto shotgun.

High Bird shotgun cartridges review

Charles of Just Cartridges looks at a formidable range of high bird loads from the best British manufacturers.

CZ Varmint 453 rimfire rifle review

Is the CZ Varmint 453 rimfire rifle the best-value rimfire rifle in the world?

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.

Secondhand Perazzi MX12 Pro Sport shotgun review

Secondhand Perazzi MX12 Pro Sport: Perazzi advertise themselves as the Ferrari of gunmakers and, like the world-famous car builder, they owe their success to the single-minded determination of one man.

Game shooting cartridges:

Charles of Just Cartridges looks back on some award winning game loads. Did they deserve to win?

Heym Precision SR21 rifle review

Heym Precision SR21 rifle: Modern German precision engineering combined with old world values.

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.

.17 HMR bolt-action rifle tests

.17 HMR bolt-action rifle tests: Flat shooting and fast expanding, the .17 HMR round is a popular vermin control cartridge.

Secondhand Browning B25 shotgun review

Secondhand Browning B25 shotgun:

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?

Boxall and Edmiston Sidelock shotgun review

Boxall and Edmiston Sidelock shotgun review: This Boxall and Edmiston Sidelock shotgun is a top quality hand-finished English sidelock that costs a lot less than most.

CZ 550 Safari Classic Rifle review

CZ 550 Safari Classic Rifle review: CZ’s range of Safari rifles are a great choice for hunting on the African plains.

Secondhand Baikal shotgun review

Secondhand Baikal shotgun: If I had to name my top ten guns produced during the last half-century, the Russian-built Baikal would be one of them.

William Powell Marquis shotgun review

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

Partridge shooting cartridges review

Partridge shooting cartridges: With the Game Fair over, the sap’s now rising as we hurtle towards the start of another glorious partridge season.

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.

Bettinsoli X Trail Sporter shotgun review

Bettinsoli X Trail Sporter shotgun : The quality of even so-called ‘cheap’ guns has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years.

Lynx 94 rifle review

Lynx 94 rifle review: The Lynx 94 is a remarkable Finnish rifle with outstanding accuracy and a straight-pull bolt.

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.

Which gun's best for wildfowling?

Which gun’s best for wildfowling – the new generation of long-chambered 12-bores, or a trusty old 10? Our writers review the options!