Best New Shotguns for 2024
Whether you’re a waterfowler, upland hunter or clay target shooter, you’ll find something to be excited about this year. Here are our picks for the best new shotguns for hunters in 2024.
Behind the Bullet: 6.5 Weatherby RPM
The goal was to build a magnum-class cartridge in a small package, and Weatherby has done just that with its 6.5 Weatherby RPM, featuring a rebated rim, large body diameter, low body taper and 35-degree shoulder.
New for 2022: Savage 110 Magpul Hunter
A hybrid hunting/target rifle, the newest Savage 110 translates deadly range accuracy into notched tags and a full freezer.
First Look: Mossberg Patriot LR Hunter
The new Patriot LR Hunter is designed with precise contours for comfort and accuracy, featuring a Monte Carlo stock with aluminum bedding pillars, benchrest-style fore-end, fluted and threaded barrel and the company’s LBA user-adjustable trigger.
Behind the Bullet: .224 Valkyrie
Based on the 6.8 SPC cartridge, the .224 Valkyrie is designed to give excellent long-range ballistics from an AR platform with little recoil. Loaded with 60- to 90-grain bullets, the cartridge makes a sound choice for deer and varmints alike.
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Hardware: Browning Citori CXS
Browning’s new Citori CXS is designed to be used for both hunting and target shooting, while owning the same internal features that have helped make the Citori one of the most popular over/unders ever.
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