Shotguns

Shotguns are the most versatile firearms a buyer can own, capable of moving from the duck blind to the clay course to home defense duty with little more than a choke or shell change. Whether you’re chasing whitetail with slugs, breaking clays with an over/under, calling spring turkeys, or setting up a reliable home defense gun, RCS Outdoors stocks shotguns for sale across every major action type and gauge from manufacturers trusted by serious shooters.

Start with gauge and action. 12 gauge is the most versatile and widely available, suited for everything from waterfowl to defense. A 20-gauge offers lighter recoil and is excellent for upland hunting, smaller-framed shooters, and new shooters learning to shoot wing. 28 gauge and .410 bore are specialty options for skeet, sporting clays, and small game. Action type matters just as much: pump-action shotguns like the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 are affordable, reliable workhorses; semi-automatics like the Benelli M2 and Beretta A400 reduce felt recoil and shoot faster for waterfowl and clays; over/unders and side-by-sides are the traditional choices for upland birds and sporting clays, prized for balance and pointability. Barrel length affects swing and pattern — 26 to 28 inches suits most hunting and clays, while 18 to 20-inch barrels are standard for home defense and turkey setups. Finally, check whether the shotgun ships with interchangeable choke tubes, since matching the choke constriction to load and distance is what separates clean kills from broken clays and misses.

Brands commonly found in this category include Benelli, Beretta, Browning, Remington, Mossberg, Winchester, CZ-USA, Stoeger, Franchi, and Retay, with premium options from Caesar Guerini and Krieghoff appearing as inventory allows.

If you do not see the Brand, Caliber, or Price you need, please reach out to me directly at brad@rcsoutdoors.com.

All firearm purchases ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer. Buy any shotgun from RCS Outdoors and receive $200 off a guided wingshooting hunt at Heartland Lodge — featuring upland, waterfowl, and turkey hunts on one of the Midwest’s premier wingshooting properties.