Beretta 687 EL Gold Pigeon 2

This video reviews a side-by-side shotgun, highlighting its perceived drawbacks for modern clay shooting, such as short barrels and straight stocks. While acknowledging its limitations for complex targets and general market preference, the presenter finds it performs better than expected on simpler targets and is an accessible, fun option despite not being a top market choice.

This video reviews several firearms from the Holtz Auctioneers November 2025 main sale, focusing on unique and collectible pieces. A highlight is the Maroku G12 President, a Japanese-made 12 gauge shotgun from 1985, praised for its craftsmanship, engraving, and American walnut stock. Other notable firearms discussed include a Beretta SO2, a 1915 German sidelock non-ejector, a J. Dowall & Sons Scottish boxlock, a Russian MT5S-20 Skibsu over/under, and a rare Ithaca 7E single barrel trap gun.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Browning Citori 825 Field and Sporting shotguns, highlighting their updated aesthetics, improved ergonomics, and performance enhancements. The review details changes in the receiver design, barrel contouring, forend grip, recoil pad, safety selector, forearm lever, and trigger system, emphasizing features beneficial for hunting and sporting applications. It also covers barrel lengths, choke options, and the advanced Vector Pro forcing cone technology designed to improve shot patterns.

This in-depth review of the Beretta 687 EL Gold Pigeon, presented by a knowledgeable firearms expert, details its historical context within the Beretta 680 series. The video highlights the shotgun's game scene engraving, gold accents, and premium European Walnut stock, emphasizing its value as an 'affordable luxury' compared to higher-end models. It's presented as a well-maintained, classic game gun with excellent handling characteristics.

This review of the Beretta 695 shotgun, presented by Premier Guns, highlights its position as a top-tier model within the 690 series. The presenter, demonstrating significant expertise, details the 695's features, its versatility for both game and clay shooting, and its improvements over the 680 series, particularly in balance and feel due to the wider action profile. The review covers specific aesthetic and functional upgrades, including engraving, action finish, and barrel construction, while also noting its discontinuation in the UK market.

This video provides an expert overview of five distinct break-open shotguns, ranging from a classic single-barrel 20 gauge to unique multi-barrel configurations like the Charles Daly Honcho Triple Threat. The presenter, demonstrating high authority and practical experience, highlights key features such as Picatinny rails on the Stoeger Double Defense and the external hammers and double triggers of the SPM 12. The review emphasizes the ease of disassembly and portability of these firearms, making them suitable for various applications including home defense.

This guide details the operation of a classic American side-by-side shotgun, focusing on safe loading, firing at clay targets, and post-shot procedures. It emphasizes proper firearm handling and technique, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. The video showcases proficient clay shooting and safe gun manipulation on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for driven pheasant shooting, emphasizing the 'big swing' required for high-flying birds. Expert Jonny Carter showcases proper lead, follow-through, and rapid target transitions in a traditional UK game shooting environment. The footage highlights the precision and skill needed for successful wing shooting at distance.

This guide details techniques for indoor clay pigeon shooting, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator at the MSZU facility. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, fluid shotgun mounting, and accurate target lead/follow-through for breaking clay targets. The unique indoor environment of MSZU, featuring specialized acoustic walls and clay trap systems, is highlighted.

This video demonstrates advanced one-handed shooting techniques with an over-under shotgun, as showcased by Jonny Carter at Downlands. The expert-level instruction highlights maintaining balance and control during recoil, fluid reloading of a break-action firearm, and successful engagement of aerial targets. It emphasizes high dexterity and familiarity with the shotgun platform.