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The Retay Gordion Max 7 is Ready for the Hunt in New Realtree Finish -- SHOT Show 2023

The Retay Gordion Max 7 is Ready for the Hunt in New Realtree Finish — SHOT Show 2023

At SHOT Show 2023, Retay had the Gordion model featured in the new very popular Realtree Max 7 camo finish.

The RETAY Gordion Shotgun Puts More Pellets on Target - Full Review

The RETAY Gordion Shotgun Puts More Pellets on Target – Full Review

Most of you probably don’t recognize the brand name “Retay” as a shotgun manufacturer, and neither did I. However, after decades in the shooting sports I’ve learned not to discount newcomers to the industry; Glock was once the unfamiliar name of a foreign manufacturer

Taking the Versatile Savage Renegauge For A  D.R.I.V.: Full Review

Taking the Versatile Savage Renegauge For A D.R.I.V.: Full Review

Savage Firearms’ newest shotgun, the Renegauge, was announced almost a year ago and purchasers are finally getting their hands on them. This new hot-rod semiautomatic shotgun has been totally redesigned and over-engineered by the good folk at Savage. At the core of the Renegauge is a new “D.R.I.V. System (pronounced ‘drive’) that utilizes dual pressure relief valves and a short-stroke piston to cycle the action reliably between shots, almost independently of the power of the shell fired.

Stoeger M3K Freedom Series 3-Gun Shotgun: A Competition Ready Budget Option

Stoeger M3K Freedom Series 3-Gun Shotgun: A Competition Ready Budget Option

Everyone assumes the best product always has the highest price tag, however, this is not always the truth. I want to point out some features that make the M3K FS 3-Gun Shotgun the best value for your dollar.

North Dakota Duck Hunt with Savage Arms' New ReneGAUGE Shotgun

North Dakota Duck Hunt with Savage Arms’ New ReneGAUGE Shotgun

There is nothing that I enjoy more than being in places I have not been before and spending my time there in the outdoors hunting. I recently had the opportunity to spend the first weekend in October in North Dakota with Savage Arms on a duck hunt. leading up to the event, I started out with a bit of travel anxiety (not wanting to miss flights, not quite sure where I was going to end up once I got off of the plane, etc…) but it soon led to pure excitement of the hunt and eventually reminiscent happiness once it was over.

CZ-USA Prepping 4 New, Updated Shotguns Including Inertia-Driven Models

CZ-USA Prepping 4 New, Updated Shotguns Including Inertia-Driven Models

CZ-USA is adding four new and updated shotguns to their catalog just in time for the fall season including a new inertia-operated semi-automatic series.

The Most Versatile Gun in the World

The Most Versatile Gun in the World

But, why I really love shotguns is because they are so versatile. Seriously, if you can find me any other gun that you can shoot a quail with at 15 yards and also shoot a whitetail with at 150, I will be very impressed. Not to mention all the different gauges, styles and brands.

An Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto for Under $600? The Stevens S1200—Full Review.

An Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto for Under $600? The Stevens S1200—Full Review.

Introduced earlier this year as the company’s first-ever semi-auto shotgun, the Stevens S1200 is powered using a very smooth, fast Benelli-esque inertia recoil system but comes with a very unBenelli-esque price—starting at well under $600, for a semi-auto shotgun.

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

Benelli has done with the Ethos what many companies have attempted but just couldn’t quite achieve—they ‘ve figured out how to bring truly high-end features to a firearm the average man or woman can afford. And that my friend, is no small feat.

The new Benelli 828U over and under shotgun.

Benelli 828U–The Future of the Over-Under Shotgun

Over and under shotguns have been around for quite some time and have changed relatively little over the decades. Cosmetically, the Benelli 828U looks like a slightly more space age take on the classic double, but the under the hood features are what stand out as the unique elements of this shotgun.