Category: Shotgun Reviews

  • Winchester Model 37A Review

    Winchester Model 37A Review

    The Model 37A is a break-action, single-shot shotgun that was produced between 1973 and 1980. Unlike the original “Steelbilt” Model 37, the 37A was manufactured in Cobourg, Ontario, as a deluxe version of the existing Cooey 84/840 factory designs that Winchester had acquired years prior. It was marketed as a slightly more “upscale” version of

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  • Savage 42 Takedown Review

    Savage 42 Takedown Review

    The survival gun category is a crowded one, often filled with minimalist single shots or wire-stocked rimfires. The Savage Model 42 Takedown attempts to bridge the gap by offering a versatile over-under combination that gives you both a rimfire rifle and a .410 shotgun in one package. While it inherits the spirit of the legendary

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  • Savage Stevens 555

    Savage Stevens 555

    The Savage Stevens 555 is an imported Turkish over-under shotgun. The over-under market is usually divided into two camps: the “B-Guns” (Beretta and Browning) that cost a mortgage payment, and the entry-level Turkish imports that can be hit-or-miss. The Stevens 555 sits firmly in the latter, but it carves out a specific niche for the

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  • Federation Firearms SO-20 O/U Shotgun

    Federation Firearms SO-20 O/U Shotgun

    The Federation Firearms SO-20 is a Turkish-made over/under shotgun designed for the hunter who wants the classic look and feel of a double-barrel without the high price tag. The SO-20 is surprisingly nimble. It is a no-frills, utility-focused firearm that prioritize function in the field over ornate engraving. Specifications Usability The most striking feature of

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  • Huglu Atrox PA Review

    Huglu Atrox PA Review

    The Huglu Atrox PA is a pump action, 12 gauge shotgun made in Turkey. I bought it as a super cheap pump gun to use in PAL courses. Huglu Atrox Versions Compared Of the trim levels, they vary based on sights and whatnot. They come in standard stocks, telescoping, folding telescopic, or pistol grip. They

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  • JTS E60.2 Over/Under Review: A Budget-Friendly Workhorse?

    JTS E60.2 Over/Under Review: A Budget-Friendly Workhorse?

    Over/under shotguns are often associated with high price tags and fancy engravings, but the JTS E60.2 aims for a different target. This is a Turkish-made utility gun imported by JTS out of Texas. It is designed for the hunter who wants the reliability of a break-action without the four-digit investment. I recently took this out

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