Phil BourjailyShotguns EditorBourjaily is Field & Stream's shotguns expert. He's a big fan of sleeping in and shooting turkeys between 9 a.m. and noon.Read More Connect:The Gun NutsHas the Rise of the Machines Been Good for Shotguns?The hard truth is, robots are better at making guns than we areBy Phil BourjailyJune 25, 2019Guns10 Stylish but Affordable Shotguns You Should OwnHere’s a list of the most irresistible classic shotguns valued under $1,000By Phil BourjailyJune 20, 2019The Gun NutsA Grandfather’s Love in a Vintage L.C. Smith ShotgunA reader shares the story of an heirloom gun, given to him on his grandpa’s deathbedBy Phil BourjailyJune 18, 2019The Gun NutsWhat Makes This .45 Colt Single Action So Rare?This week’s “Blast From the Past” is one of 1,500 that were manufacturedBy Phil BourjailyJune 7, 2019The Gun NutsWe’ve Never Seen a Browning Auto 5 Like This. Have You?This high-grade version of an old favorite is a bit of a mysteryBy Phil BourjailyMay 31, 2019The Gun NutsDoes Reloading Actually Save Money?With so much cheap ammo out there, Bourjaily wonders if it’s still worth it to roll your ownBy Phil BourjailyMay 30, 2019The Gun NutsHold on Tight. Here Comes the Lemon Squeezer!This blast-from-the-past handgun from Smith & Wesson required a damn firm grip to fireBy Phil BourjailyMay 24, 2019The Gun NutsHow to Know Whether You Should Restore or Refurbish an Old Hunting GunOur shotguns expert explains the difference between restoring and refurbishing classic firearms—and helps determine which process is best for your gunBy Phil BourjailyMay 22, 2019The Gun NutsBlast From the Past: Remington Model 58 A reader shares the story of his father’s shotgun and how he restored it after it was damaged in a rainstormBy Phil BourjailyMay 17, 2019The Gun NutsPostseason Review: Turkey Shotgun Essentials Does that fancy new turkey gun really shoot as great as it looks? Here’s a quick recap on what did and didn’t work this season in terms of shotgun sights, choke tubes, and turkey loadsBy Phil BourjailyMay 15, 2019The Gun NutsBlast From the Past: Stevens FavoriteHave you ever heard of a rook rifle? A reader shares a story of this once popular, single-shot from the late 1800sBy Phil BourjailyMay 10, 2019The Gun NutsHunting Gear Review: The Primos Double Bull Stakeout BlindFor the turkey hunts when simply sitting against a tree won’t cut it, hunting from this blind can help you punch you tagBy Phil BourjailyMay 8, 2019The Gun NutsBlast From the Past: Remington 870 AP WingmasterA reader shares the story of a classic shotgun gifted to him from his neighborhood hunting buddyBy Phil BourjailyMay 3, 2019The Gun NutsLong Shots at Longbeards: TSS in the Field50-yard shots at turkeys are now possible, but have they taken the excitement out of the hunt? Our shotguns expert reflects on his latest turkey hunt with some questionsBy Phil BourjailyMay 1, 2019The Gun NutsBlast from the Past: Connecticut Arms Hammond Bulldog PistolGot a few extra thousand bucks burning a hole in your holster? Then this vintage gun could be yoursBy Phil BourjailyApril 26, 2019The Gun NutsEssential Hunting Gear for Your Truck: Dog Crates and ShovelsIf you’re willing to spend a lot on a cooler—you should be willing to spend even more on a crate that could save your dog’s life. And while you’re at it, invest in a strong shovel to get you out of a bad situationBy Phil BourjailyApril 24, 2019The Gun NutsBlast From the Past: 6mm PPC Green MachineIt may not be the prettiest rifle you’ve ever seen, but you don’t need to look good to perform goodBy Phil BourjailyApril 19, 2019The Gun NutsThe Best Light-Kicking Turkey LoadsA box of shells doesn’t have to have a picture of a turkey on it to kill turkeysBy Phil BourjailyApril 17, 2019The Gun NutsBlast From the Past: Remington Rand 1911A reader shares his vintage handgun—and asks for some help in narrowing down its historyBy Phil BourjailyApril 12, 2019Hunting10 Reasons You’re Not Finding Morel MushroomsNext to a punched turkey tag, there’s not a more satisfying spring bounty than a boatload of morels. But if you’re struggling to find the mushroom mother lode, chances are you’re making one of these common, yet easy-to-correct, foraging mistakes.By Phil BourjailyApril 11, 2019
