Hot From SHOT: The Best New Hunting Shotguns of 2026
If you're back with us, fresh off of yesterday's SHOT show coverage, welcome back. If you're just checking in with us for the first time, be sure to go back and check out our roundups of the best rifles, optics and bowhunting gear to come out of the show so far this year. Today, however, read on to see the best shotguns of SHOT 2026, compiled by longtime contributor and diehard hunter, Brad Fitzpatrick.
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CZ Firearms is off to a hot start in 2026 with a switch-barrel rifle system patterned off its successful Model 600.
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