Hunting Shotguns

A handful of the American Hunter staff's favorite things, from 2026.

Retay has partnered with Realtree to feature the company's Legacy camouflage pattern across its flagship Ace and Gordion shotgun lines for 2026.

Zanders, a national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, has announced the release of an exclusive new shotgun offering in partnership with TriStar Arms: the TriStar Setter LT, featuring a custom black engraved receiver designed specifically for Zanders dealers and customers.

TriStar Arms will exhibit at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, taking place April 17–19, 2026, in Houston, TX. Attendees are invited to visit TriStar Arms at Booth #3103 to explore the newest firearm offerings and learn more about the brand's continued commitment to the shooting sports community.

Mossberg has released its 590 Bliksem, a Special Edition pump-action firearm created in collaboration with Christian Craighead and his brand, Ministry of Defence (MOD). 

TrueTimber has announced a collaboration with Stoeger and Bone Collector's Michael Waddell on the Stoeger P3000 Bone Collector Nevado Edition, sold exclusively at Wal Mart.

Seemingly simple, selecting the proper turkey load is anything but a grab-and-go proposition nowadays. Instead, it requires consideration of key load characteristics, purpose and value, all of which are covered in this article.

Stoeger has expanded its M3500 Waterfowl Special series with a new model finished in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo. Paired with a Patriot Brown Cerakote receiver and barrel, the M3500 Waterfowl Special in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland is purpose-built to blend into flooded timber while standing up to harsh, wet environments.

Winchester Ammunition has added Long Beard Tungsten to its turkey hunting lineup of shotshells in 2026.