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Types of Shotguns: A Complete Guide

A breakdown of the different types of shotguns, from single-shot break-actions to semiautos

ByPhil Bourjaily

Feb 07, 2026

Latest Shotgun Ammo Articles

Three shotguns on a wooden deck.

Shotgun Ammo

28 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge: Which Sub-Gauge is Better?

ByPhil Bourjaily

Jun 28, 2023

28 gauge vs 410

Shotgun Ammo

28 Gauge vs 410: Which is the Better Sub-Gauge for Turkey Hunting

ByMatthew Every

Apr 10, 2023

flock of geese flying

Shotgun Ammo

The Quiet, Green Future of Waterfowling

ByPhil Bourjaily

Mar 10, 2023

loading a lever-action rifle.

Shotgun Ammo

The Latest Rifle and Shotgun Ammo From the 2023 SHOT Show

ByPhil Bourjaily &Richard Mann

Jan 20, 2023

best of the best collage

Shotgun Ammo

The Best Hunting and Fishing Gear of 2022

Nov 29, 2022

photo of duck with shotgun

Shotgun Ammo

Thinking About Jumping on the 20-Gauge Waterfowl Gun Bandwagon? Read This First

ByPhil Bourjaily

Oct 06, 2022

Turkey on tailgate next to shotshells and shotgun

Shotgun Ammo

The Best Turkey Loads of 2025

ByPhil Bourjaily

Aug 26, 2022

photo of handloading equipment

Shotgun Ammo

Does It Really Make Sense to Handload Ammunition Anymore?

Apr 25, 2022

photo of shotguns

Shotgun Ammo

Gunfight: 12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge for Waterfowl and Upland Birds

ByPhil Bourjaily

Mar 30, 2022

Two classic hunting shotguns.

Shotgun Ammo

Turns Out, It’s OK to Shoot Steel Through Old Shotguns (Sort of)

ByPhil Bourjaily

Jul 16, 2021

Boxes of 9mm practice ammo on a white background.

Shotgun Ammo

How to Build Up a 10-Year Ammo Supply (And Not Ruin it In The Process)

Jun 09, 2021

Whitetail deer 20 gauge slug trophy

Shotgun Ammo

Why 20-Gauge Slugs Are Better Than 12-Gauge Slugs

ByJoseph Albanese

Apr 27, 2021

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