Getting the most bang for your buck

Reliable shotguns don’t have to break the bank, as Jonny Carter discovers when he tests five very versatile guns worth under £3,000

The shotgun market is an ever-changing beast, with new brands and price points coming to the fore every year. To that effect, it’s interesting to me that a decade ago I spent every day referring to some of these models as entry-level. It’s not just that my perspective may have changed, but nowadays a reliable over-and-under can be purchased new for well under £1,000, and with inflation happening to everything but wages, these guns are now more ‘mid-market’ than before. Do not fear however, I think they still represent good value for very versatile guns. Beretta Silver Pigeon I Sport In no particular order, here are my top new mid-market all-rounders, starting with the Silver Pigeon I Sport. Where would a list like this be without a 680 series Beretta present? This…

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Shooting Times & Country (Digital) - 1 Issue, 28-Jun-2023

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