Sporting shotguns

SHOT Show 2020 / New from Mossberg: 940 JM Pro shotgun. Designed in conjunction with world champion shooters Jerry and Lena Miculek, the new platform is offered as a fast “competition-ready shotgun”, featuring a durable gas system, adjustable stock and a fiber optic HIVIZ TriComp sight system. Two versions are available, both with 24” barrel and 10-round magazine capacity. Read on and watch the …

We tested the F.A.I.R. Xlight Snipe over-under shotgun at the Valle Duppo shooting range in Lodrino, Italy. As its name indicates, this is a gun designed  for walked-up hunting and instinctive shooting. Featuring an Ergal 55 light alloy receiver and a Paradox first barrel, the F.A.I.R. Xlight Snipe is also available in 20 gauge.

A training afternoon on the sporting clays course with the Fausti SLX Magnificent over-under in 28 gauge, a gun that can satisfy professionals and is guaranteed fun for clay shooting fans. The patented Fausti “Four Locks” system with four locking points guarantees solidity, durability and stability. 
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New for 2019, the “limited edition” XLR5 Gryphon features a unique TrueTimber Viper camo stock finish with a sleek black frame and blue anodized elements. This 12 gauge sporting shotgun is also equipped with the Fabarm stock adjustment system, and a special soft touch finish for a more “tactical” feel.

Beretta's commitment in sports shooting is strong and consistent. As its name implies, the new model 691 Vittoria Sporting over-under shotgun is expressly dedicated to lady shooters involved in sporting disciplines.

For over 130 years, Krieghoff in Ulm/Germany has made hunting and sporting guns that blend technical perfection with outstanding craftsmanship. At Krieghoff, it’s experienced gunsmiths – not toolmakers – that manufacture “your special gun”. A good feeling!

The "one million shots" over-under is also extremely beautiful, comfortable and effective on the target. Its name is Invictus V and it is a child of the Italian Caesar Guerini company, based in  Marcheno, near Brescia.

Audrey Watson got into deer stalking while working as an ecologist for the National Forest. In 2004, she met her husband through a deer management group, and part of their honeymoon included a stalking trip to New Zealand. Now a Deer Officer for BASC, she inspires others to try deer stalking.

The F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting over-under shotgun in .410 bore is the perfect gun to try your hand at sporting clays with one of the most suitable ammunition ever. Details and finishes are top quality, as well as the ballistic performance.

The new 12 ga Magnum over-under shotgun that F.A.I.R. dedicates to Sporting Clays is distinguished by some exclusive features such as the 15 mm high rib and the stock with Optowood finish with its particular aesthetic effect. The price is very reasonable.

Tracy Meston’s journey into shooting started 18 years ago in Norfolk on a girls’ fun clay pigeon shoot, soon afterwards she bought a shotgun, shot clays, and entered competitions. She qualified as a CPSA Instructor and launched ‘Frock, Stock and Barrel’ and is now the senior instructor at Roxburghe Shooting School.

Tori Clinch started clay shooting at 17 following a life-changing injury. She refused to be beaten by disability, but post-injury operations and subsequent physiotherapy meant she could not shoot when she wanted. Tori’s mum bought a Winchester Custom Select shotgun for her 18th birthday and reignited her determination to return to shooting.

Andrea Pinnock took a business decision in 2013 to understand shooting. She started clay shooting and got hooked on it. Keen to advance her new skill, she completed BASC’s ‘Safe Shot’ course, and is on target via additional courses, to qualify as a BASC accredited shooting coach by the end of 2018.

Charles Bardou (France) is the new European Champion with a result of 191/200. The Russian Inna Aleksandrova won the women's gold medal. In the men's team competition Italy finished first.

From F.A.I.R, a leading company in the production of over-under shotguns, the Racing II model – one of the latest proposals dedicated to Sporting lovers – features a solid and elegant design.

David McMath, from Castle Douglas, Scotland, started shooting in 2011 when he was 14 years old. Last year he took a year out of University to focus on his shooting. In April this year he competed in the Commonwealth Games, shooting the men’s double trap and won a gold medal.