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

Secondhand Winchester shotgun review

Secondhand Winchester shotgun review: Any Winchester over-under shotguns you find on the market today will fall into two main families – those which are part of the famous 101 family, and those which are not.

Latest shotgun cartridges!

Charles of Just Cartridges looks at the latest newcomers to the shotgun cartridge market.

Remington 1100 Sporter shotgun review

Remington 1100 Sporter shotgun: Remington's big-selling 1100 is an auto with a very long heritage in the UK, one that goes way back to the 1960s with pigeon shooters, wildfowlers and clay breakers.

Remington 700 VTR rifle review

Remington 700 VTR rifle: An eye-catching barrel and muzzle-brake impress Bruce Potts on this revolutionary rifle.

Cartridge price war!

Charles of Just Cartridges has some good news to give on the cost of shotgun shells this year.

Browning B725 Hunter G1 shotgun review

A study in evolution, the new game gun from Browning is pointable, reliable and pleasing to the eye - and it performed well.

Gun reviews: Guns for the older gentleman review

Gun reviews: It is an unfortunate fact of life that all of us age - even the greatest sportsmen.

Mossberg 930 Waterfowl semi-auto shotgun review

Mossberg 930 Waterfowl semi-auto shotgun: Rob Eaton is pleasantly surprised by this versatile semi-auto from Mossberg.

Secondhand AyA shotgun review

A secondhand AyA shotgun can make a worthy and very enjoyable investment, says Mike.

Rizzini Artemis 28-bore shotgun review

Rizzini Artemis 28-bore shotgun: This small-bore Italian-made shotgun ticks all the boxes as far Jason is concerned.

Browning B725 Hunter shotgun review

The Browning B725 Hunter shotgun comes with an excellent new design, improved trigger pulls and a clever choke system.

Ruger No.1-H Tropical .450/400 Nitro Express rifle review

Ruger No.1-H Tropical .450/400 Nitro Express rifle: This old classic in modern form is unbeatable, especially with expanding ammunition.

Small bore cartridge review

Small bore cartridges: One of my godsons kindly invited me to a small-bore day on his family-run shoot, during which an afternoon a gale sprang up.

Secondhand Browning Citori review

Secondhand Browning Citori: If you were trying to think of a name for a new gun you hoped would conquer world markets, what would you call it? Browning had that dilemma during the early 1970s, and the word they hit on was ''Citori''.

Baikal MP43 E-1C shotgun review

Baikal MP43 E-1C shotgun review: With superior steelwork, strong mechanics and good performance, the latest Russian-made side-by-side should impress.

Browning B725 Sporter shotgun review

Browning B725 Sporter review: Browning have always made great guns and the all new B725 Sporter continues that tradition. Jason takes a close look at some of the exciting new improvements that have gone into its design.

AyA 20-bore de Luxe pair shotguns review

AyA 20-bore de Luxe shotguns: For about the same price as a pair of second-hand English guns in good condition, are they up to scratch?

Secondhand Beretta semi-autos review

Beretta semi-autos hold their secondhand value well, have been leading contenders in the field for almost half a century now.

CZ 455 .17 HMR rifle review

CZ 455 .17 HMR rifle: A great-value rimfire rifle that offers switch-barrel convenience and accuracy to boot.

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.