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The Italian company begins the new year by introducing a restyled version of a great classic, the Parallelo 486 model chambered in 12- and 20-ga, which reintroduces the timeless appeal of the side-by-side shotgun in a contemporary key. Among the most noticeable aesthetic changes is a new engraving on the body receiver.

With the XLight version featuring a light alloy receiver, F.A.I.R. gives hunters the opportunity to choose the Pathos model best suited for walked-up hunting in addition to the classic model with a solid steel receiver. We tell you about the shotgun straight from the field after our test.

Beretta's popular A400 Xtreme Plus series of semiautomatic shotguns is now also available in 20-gauge, with new technical features that improve ergonomics and ease of use. Aesthetics also offer several options, such as Realtree MAX-7 camo or gray anodized finish, combined with a synthetic stock.

You don't have to be a king to find an over-and-under that is suitable for hunting what is called the queen of the woods, namely the woodcock. In fact, at a price that is as competitive as ever, F.A.I.R. offers a specialized over-and-under – the De Luxe Beccaccia. Light and handy, it is fitted with barrels designed to achieve dense patterns at the short and medium ranges typical of walked-up …

The charm of a typically European hunting gun combined with the Italian gunmaking tradition: this is how the billing produced by Sabatti could be defined. The smoothbore barrel comes in either 12- or 20-gauge; the rifled barrel is available in an even wider range of options.

Giovanna and Barbara Fausti talk to us about the Dea series of double-barreled shotguns before letting us try two 28-ga side-by-sides in a long clay pigeon shooting session. Here are our impressions - with video.

We take you with us inside an exclusive event that Benelli has reserved in Urbino for the international press. A journey to discover the Magnifico Set of Five, the first set of fine guns in Benelli history made entirely in Italy – an ambassador of art and hunting in the world.

We show you the L4 Sport over-and-under designed by Fausti for shooters who want to start and perhaps undertake in the next future a path as professionals. The shotgun is not lacking in solidity, featuring an essential design with its lines, but with mechanics that include Fausti's patented four locks system, adjustable stock, different barrel lengths for the various disciplines and a set of …

In the company of Rebecca Rizzini we tried out at the shooting range the F.A.I.R. Racing Sporting Prestige over-and-under, available in 12- and 20-gauge. With its long side plates and gold inlaid engravings, the Prestige looks like the most elegant of the over-and-under shotguns in F.A.I.R.'s Racing line, however, coming to the public at the recommended price of 2,677 euros.

One of Fausti's iconic shotguns, the Dea, was delivered to us in the 20 gauge version with a classic old silver finish and 71 cm barrels to evaluate its characteristics in the field. It's available in the Fausti catalog in all gauges and with different barrel lengths for those who are passionate about walked-up hunting.

In the over-and-under shotgun series that F.A.I.R. designed for clay pigeon shooting, the SRL 802 model occupies an intermediate position, for enthusiasts who are not looking for the high technology of the Carrera or Racing models, but who want a reliable and elegant shotgun to use on the shooting stand, with three different variants available depending on the shooting discipline, from Trap to …

A series of hunting actions, a synthesis of our experience with the Baschieri & Pellagri MG2 Mythos cartridges. Available in 12 and 20 gauge, these cartridges are by now famous for their velocity and consistent performance in non-migratory and migratory game hunting for the entire duration of the hunting season.

Here is a summary of the moments spent with our dogs in Fiordimonte Valley, Italy, during the Franchi Experience, to learn about the new Franchi Affinity 3 semi-automatic series, essential and functional shotguns for mixed hunting.

Beretta joins the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death with a special and, above all, unique version. A team of four engravers, coordinated by Luca Casari, has created a masterpiece inspired by the most significant verses of the Divine Comedy.

After the clay pigeon test in the sporting course, we received the F.A.I.R. Anniversario over-and-under in 20 gauge for a field test that we are going to tell you about. Watch our exclusive video too.

Designed for hunters looking for lightness and speed in the woods and in walked-up hunts: we tested the 20-gauge Benelli Beccaccia Supreme semi-automatic shotgun. From clay pigeons to hounds, we tell you about the Benelli Hunting test Adventure. Watch our exclusive video too!