Firearms
Firearms Reviews: Shotguns, Rifles & Pistols
Hunting shotguns, rifles, carry pistols, and the optics on them, with the round counts behind the verdicts.
Firearms Reviews: Shotguns, Rifles, Pistols & Optics
Firearms reviews on Hunt Bums report the round counts and hunts behind the verdict so you can judge the sample size yourself. On the shotgun side, start with the best waterfowl shotguns of 2026 and the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 review, or the Browning Citori 825 if you hunt birds over dogs. For carry, the SHIELD RMSx review covers a red dot after months on a Hellcat Pro, and P365 vs Hellcat Pro puts 2,000 rounds through each. Heading into bear country? Read the 7 best backcountry sidearms. Also see our waterfowl, upland, and gear coverage.
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