Top 10 Rifles and Shotguns Under $700
Thinking about buying a new rifle or shotgun? There’s never been a better time than now, as this year’s crop of sub-$700 guns has some real standouts.
Hardware: Fabarm Autumn
The Fabarm Autumn is a classy, understated, elegant, upland bird gun and every bit the equal—or better—of America’s classics from the first half of the 20th century.
Hardware: Franchi Affinity 3 Elite Upland
Anybody looking for a semi-auto upland hunting gun would do well to look at the Affinity 3 Elite Upland.
Browning Maxus
With its camo finish and 3 1/2-inch chamber, the Maxus is lightweight, easy to handle and feels right at home in upland fields.
Ithaca Model 37
The all-American made Model 37 remains true to one of this country’s favorite pump guns, except today’s 37 is available in 12-, 20- and 28-gauge.
Mossberg 500 Flex
The FLEX's modular system supports various barrels for all applications.
Hardware: Weatherby Element Deluxe
Weatherby is known for rifles, but the company has darn nice shotguns, too.
What is a Purpose-Built Shotgun?
The author got into serious trouble with the idea that one shotgun can do it all, so now he looks at shotguns designed for specific purposes.
Western Bird Bonanza
You, your friends and dogs can park the truck, lace up your boots and walk an upland hunter's dream. Just go west.
Admiring Weatherby Shotguns
After nearly 40 years in the industry, Weatherby shotguns have changed with the times, and these days are no different.
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