33 Best Shotguns

What's the best shotgun? That's a question we've had on our minds for a while now. Ive always been a skeet shooter myself, and I love to go out on the farm and shoot with the family.

Whether you're looking for the best shotgun for hunting, home defense, or just for piddling around on the farm like I do. There's something on this list that's going to help you find YOUR best shotgun.

If we missed your favorite, please let us know. Also if you click on any of the shotguns below you'll find the best deals we could find online. At GunCritic, we want to give you awesome lists AND help you save money.

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Winchester SX4

WINCHESTER GUNS/BACO INC Black Synthetic Winchester Guns 511205292 SX4 Semi-Automatic 12 Gauge ga 28\" 3.5\" Stk Aluminum Alloy Rcvr This Super X4 follows on the heels of the most successful Wincheste... read more

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Best 20 Gauge Shotguns

Best Shotguns For Deer Hunting

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Best 12 Gauge Shotguns

From $476.00

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Winchester Model 1300

Specifications: Gauge:12 and 20 Chamber:2 3/4" and 3" Mag. Action: Pump Action. Rotary Bolt System. Inertia Assisted Pumping for Faster Follow-up Shots Shell Capacity:7 + 1 for 2 3/4" Shells 6 + 1 for... read more

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Best Pump Shotguns

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Best Shotguns for Waterfowl

From $488.74

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Cimarron 1897

John M. Browning's first slide or pump-action shotgun became Winchester's 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells. However, after encountering some mechanical difficulties and the fact... read more

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Best Shotguns For Deer Hunting

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Best Surplus and Reproduction Firearms

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Kel-Tec KSG

The Kel-Tec KSG is a bullpup 12-gauge pump-action shotgun designed by Kel-Tec. It has two tube magazines which the user of the gun can switch between manually.Each tube holds up to seven 2.75-inch (70... read more

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Best 12 Gauge Shotguns

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Best Home Defense Shotguns

Best Bullpups for Home Defense

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Mossberg 500

Mossberg 500 is a series of pump action shotguns manufactured by O.F. Mossberg & Sons. The 500 series comprises widely varying models of hammerless repeaters, all of which share the same basic receive... read more

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Best Shotguns For Competition

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Best Pump Action Shotguns

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Most Powerful Shotguns

#31

Best Combat Shotguns

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FN SLP

The soft recoil and reliability of a gas operated autoloading action. This shotgun also has the exclusive speed loading feature made popular by John M. Browning' s famous Auto 5. With the bolt opened,... read more

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Best Home Defense Shotguns

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Best Shotguns For Deer Hunting

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Best Tactical Shotguns

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Best Semi Auto Tactical Shotguns

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Benelli M4 Tactical

The Benelli M4 is a semi-automatic shotgun produced by Italian firearm manufacturer Benelli Armi SpA, and the last of the "Benelli Super 90" series of semi-automatic shotguns. The M4 uses a proprietar... read more

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Best Shotgun Brands

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Best Shotguns For Deer Hunting

Best Home Defense Shotguns

From $391.46

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Winchester SXP Buck/Bird

Caliber: 12 Gauge Action: Pump Action Barrel: 26" Finish: Matte Black Length: 47" Receiver: Anodized Black Finish Sights: DB: TruGlo F.O./FB: Brass Bead StockFrame: Black Composite read more

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From $620.91

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Browning BPS

We are pleased to offer this preowned Browning BPS 10 GA with fresh bronze cerakote and dipped synthetic furniture. It also includes an extended xtra-full turkey choke. We will include everything pict... read more

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Best Hunting Shotguns

Best Shotguns For Deer Hunting

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Best Shotguns For Hunting

From $414.31

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Ameriocan Tactical Imports Bulldog

American Tactical would like to introduce our latest import from PARS MFG in Turkey, THE BULL-DOG! This semi-automatic 12GA shotgun's new age look and modular design is a perfect fit for all types of... read more

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Best Bullpup Firearms

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Best Magazine Fed Shotguns

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Best Tactical Shotguns

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