We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More \u203a<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Upland bird hunters are blessed with lengthy seasons, liberal bag-limits, and endless opportunities to chase a wide variety of species across every state. No matter the pursuit, one piece of equipment remains a necessity for upland hunters\u2014a reliable shotgun.<\/p>\n Whether you fancy your favorite upland scattergun as a work of art or a tool of the trade, its intended purpose remains the same. For this review, I included a rundown of the best shotguns for bird hunting to cover a variety of budgets and styles.<\/p>\n Asking someone to pick their favorite gun is similar to asking someone their favorite breed of bird dog; at the end of the day, it is all subjective. Having spent the past 20 years chasing upland birds across the country we know what does and does not work. But this list also continually evolves. For this review, we drew on personal experiences as well as experiences of other veteran hunters. There were hundreds of days spent afield that helped us arrive at these picks. We also selected guns from Outdoor Life\u2019s 2023 review of the best shotguns<\/a> which were tested at the range by a team of experienced shooters. We did our best to include shotguns for every action and price point so that everyone, no matter their budget or style, could find a gun that best fits them.<\/p>\nHow We Picked the Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting<\/h2>\n
Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting: Reviews & Recommendations<\/h2>\n
Best Overall<\/h2>\n
Browning Gran Lightning <\/h3>\n
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