Traditionally, patterns have been shot at 40 yards, a range likely chosen because it once was considered the maximum effective range of a shotgun. Forty yards is still a useful benchmark when ...

There aren’t many 28-gauge shotguns on the market that have 3-inch chambers, but the best one we’ve shot is the SBE 3. This shotgun won our review of the best shotguns of 2023 with its slick action, ...