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If you’re in the market for a waterfowl gun, check out these four new options from the 2020 SHOT Show.

The new Weatherby 18i semi-auto shotguns are built on an inertia-operated action that provides reliable cycling in an evenly-weighted gun. The Italian-made line consists of three models; the elegant Weatherby 18i Deluxe, the 18i Synthetic and the 18i Waterfowler.

The Franchi Intensity, in many ways, delivers on its name. It capitalizes on some of the industry’s most respected technologies to reliably harness the most powerful shotshell payloads, and it does so in a slim, attractive package that betrays its middle-of-the-road price point. Hard to argue with any scattergun that offers both versatility and value.

Which of these cartridges better serves the hunter looking for a speedy rimfire? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

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.

What follows is a primer on commercially available .17-caliber cartridges and their respective performance.

Here’s a look at the top 10 varmint and predator loads available right now. Thanks to widespread availability and quality manufacturing, many of these loads are fairly inexpensive yet highly reliable.

Entering any sporting goods store and seeing aisles upon isles of turkey gear can leave newcomers to the sport feeling a little overwhelmed. Get your hands on these essential items you’ll be ready to hit the turkey woods.

Our annual survey of the year’s best firearms, optics and ammunition reveals the list of shotguns destined to win in 2010.