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2016's Top New Shotguns

Associate Editor Jon Draper takes a look at some of 2016's top new shotgun offerings.

2016 Shotgun of the Year: Weatherby Element

Meet American Hunter's 2016 Shotgun of the Year, the Weatherby Element.

Guns and Gear for Sandhill Crane Shoot

At the end of the day, you hunt sandhill cranes the same way you hunt just about any waterfowl. That’s no reason to slack off, though. Consider adding some of the following gear to your collection before you tackle this prehistoric-looking bird.

The Shotgun Torture Test

Everything has a breaking point. We did our best to find it in four of the hottest shotguns on the market, and then analyzed what that means for hunters.

Hardware: EAA/Girsan MC312 Gobbler

The EAA/Girsan MC312 Gobbler is an incredible turkey gun on its own, and an exceptional one for the money.

Hardware: Benelli SBE3 20-Gauge

The 20-gauge Super Black Eagle 3 offers hunters an ultra-lightweight gun for upland bird hunting that can also be used for turkeys and ducks without unduly punishing the shooter.

2022 Shotgun of the Year: Benelli SBE3 20-Gauge

The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 20-Gauge is our 2022 Shotgun of the Year. 

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