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The Retay Gordion Max 7 is Ready for the Hunt in New Realtree Finish -- SHOT Show 2023

The Retay Gordion Max 7 is Ready for the Hunt in New Realtree Finish — SHOT Show 2023

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At SHOT Show 2023, Retay had the Gordion model featured in the new very popular Realtree Max 7 camo finish.

The RETAY Gordion Shotgun Puts More Pellets on Target - Full Review

The RETAY Gordion Shotgun Puts More Pellets on Target – Full Review

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Most of you probably don’t recognize the brand name “Retay” as a shotgun manufacturer, and neither did I. However, after decades in the shooting sports I’ve learned not to discount newcomers to the industry; Glock was once the unfamiliar name of a foreign manufacturer

Taking the Versatile Savage Renegauge For A  D.R.I.V.: Full Review

Taking the Versatile Savage Renegauge For A D.R.I.V.: Full Review

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Savage Firearms’ newest shotgun, the Renegauge, was announced almost a year ago and purchasers are finally getting their hands on them. This new hot-rod semiautomatic shotgun has been totally redesigned and over-engineered by the good folk at Savage. At the core of the Renegauge is a new “D.R.I.V. System (pronounced ‘drive’) that utilizes dual pressure relief valves and a short-stroke piston to cycle the action reliably between shots, almost independently of the power of the shell fired.

Stoeger M3K Freedom Series 3-Gun Shotgun: A Competition Ready Budget Option

Stoeger M3K Freedom Series 3-Gun Shotgun: A Competition Ready Budget Option

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Everyone assumes the best product always has the highest price tag, however, this is not always the truth. I want to point out some features that make the M3K FS 3-Gun Shotgun the best value for your dollar.

North Dakota Duck Hunt with Savage Arms' New ReneGAUGE Shotgun

North Dakota Duck Hunt with Savage Arms’ New ReneGAUGE Shotgun

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There is nothing that I enjoy more than being in places I have not been before and spending my time there in the outdoors hunting. I recently had the opportunity to spend the first weekend in October in North Dakota with Savage Arms on a duck hunt. leading up to the event, I started out with a bit of travel anxiety (not wanting to miss flights, not quite sure where I was going to end up once I got off of the plane, etc…) but it soon led to pure excitement of the hunt and eventually reminiscent happiness once it was over.

CZ-USA Prepping 4 New, Updated Shotguns Including Inertia-Driven Models

CZ-USA Prepping 4 New, Updated Shotguns Including Inertia-Driven Models

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CZ-USA is adding four new and updated shotguns to their catalog just in time for the fall season including a new inertia-operated semi-automatic series.

The Most Versatile Gun in the World

The Most Versatile Gun in the World

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But, why I really love shotguns is because they are so versatile. Seriously, if you can find me any other gun that you can shoot a quail with at 15 yards and also shoot a whitetail with at 150, I will be very impressed. Not to mention all the different gauges, styles and brands.

An Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto for Under $600? The Stevens S1200—Full Review.

An Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto for Under $600? The Stevens S1200—Full Review.

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Introduced earlier this year as the company’s first-ever semi-auto shotgun, the Stevens S1200 is powered using a very smooth, fast Benelli-esque inertia recoil system but comes with a very unBenelli-esque price—starting at well under $600, for a semi-auto shotgun.

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

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Benelli has done with the Ethos what many companies have attempted but just couldn’t quite achieve—they ‘ve figured out how to bring truly high-end features to a firearm the average man or woman can afford. And that my friend, is no small feat.

The new Benelli 828U over and under shotgun.

Benelli 828U–The Future of the Over-Under Shotgun

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Over and under shotguns have been around for quite some time and have changed relatively little over the decades. Cosmetically, the Benelli 828U looks like a slightly more space age take on the classic double, but the under the hood features are what stand out as the unique elements of this shotgun.