Shotguns

The 9 best predator and coyote hunting shotguns for 2026, from the Beretta 1301 Tactical to a $579 Benelli pump, with buckshot data and state rules.

The Mossberg Gold Reserve is Mossberg International’s ejector over-under with Grade-A black walnut and a scroll-engraved receiver. We put 800 shells through a 12 gauge Sport, mapped all eight models against Mossberg’s list prices, and compared it with the Silver Reserve, CZ Drake, Stoeger Condor Supreme and Franchi Instinct L.

The 10 best dove hunting shotguns for 2026, from the Beretta A300 Ultima to a $290 Maverick 88, with dove loads, pellet counts by gauge and federal rules.

The 10 best pheasant hunting shotguns for 2026, from the Browning A5 Hunter to a Mossberg 500 pump, with pheasant loads, pellet counts and nontoxic rules.

The 8 best goose hunting shotguns for 2026, from the Benelli SBE3 to a Mossberg 835 pump, with goose loads, pellet counts, plug rules and live prices.

The Mossberg 590R is a 590 pump with an AR-style rotary safety, a flat trigger and an adjustable stock. We put 500 rounds through a 50762, mapped every 590R and 590RM model and price, and compared it with the 590A1, Benelli Supernova Tactical and Beretta 1301 Tactical.

The Ithaca 37 is the bottom-eject pump shotgun that has been made since 1937. We put 600 rounds through a new Featherlight, compare it with the BPS, 870, 500 and SXP, and explain how to check a used one.

The Stoeger M3000 is an inertia-driven 12 gauge semi-auto that sells for pump-gun money. We put 500 rounds through one and found it flawless with 1-1/8 oz loads and up, and unreliable with light target loads.

The Mossberg 505 Bantam is a youth pump with a 12 inch pull that takes a full-size 500 stock as a kid grows. We put 250 rounds through the .410 with an 11-year-old shooter and compared it with the 510 Mini, 500 Bantam, Maverick 88 Bantam and Stevens 320.