Shotguns Buying Guide
Shop shotguns at On Target Outdoors and find the most versatile firearms platform available, covering Montana waterfowl hunting along the Yellowstone River corridor, pheasant and Hungarian partridge season across the agricultural land surrounding Laurel, sharp-tailed grouse, turkey, deer season with slugs, home defense, and competitive clay target shooting all from a single gauge. From reliable pump actions and fast-cycling semi-autos to refined over/under and side-by-side configurations, lever action shotguns, single shots, and dedicated bolt action slug guns, our Laurel selection covers every shotgun platform, application, and budget for Big Sky country hunters and shooters.
Explore the full shotgun lineup at On Target Outdoors and find exactly what your next Montana hunt or range day requires:
- Pump action shotguns: Shop the most proven and versatile shotgun platform available, cycling any load from light Hungarian partridge field shells to heavy waterfowl steel, turkey magnums, and deer slugs with dependable reliability through every Montana hunting season and home defense application.
- Over under shotguns: Browse finely balanced over/under configurations for sporting clays, skeet, and Montana upland hunting where a refined trigger, consistent swing, and quality fit deliver the performance that competitive shooters and field hunters pursuing pheasant, Huns, and grouse across Big Sky country demand.
- Lever action shotguns: Explore lever action configurations for home defense and range use as a distinctive alternative to conventional pump and semi-automatic platforms, cycling shotgun shells with classic lever action character.
- Bolt action shotguns: Find dedicated bolt action slug guns purpose-built for maximum slug accuracy during Montana deer season, delivering the deliberate, consistent lockup that produces tighter slug groups at deer hunting distances.
- Single shot shotguns: Browse affordable and lightweight single shot configurations for youth hunters, new shooters, and anyone who wants a simple, practical platform for Montana upland hunting and introductory range training.
- Scopes, sights and optics: Add a dedicated slug gun scope or red dot to your bolt action or pump shotgun for improved slug accuracy during Montana deer season, or upgrade your upland gun’s sighting system for a faster and more precise swing on flushing birds.
Local And Compliance Notes
On Target Outdoors is the trusted firearms dealer in Laurel, Montana, and serves customers in the nearby cities of Park City, Joliet, Columbus, and Billings. All shotgun purchases at On Target Outdoors are conducted in full compliance with federal and Montana state law, including ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check for every firearm sale. Montana follows all applicable federal regulations governing the purchase and transfer of firearms and related products.
Montana has constitutional carry, allowing law-abiding residents who are legally permitted to possess a firearm to carry it openly or concealed without a state-issued permit. Montana imposes no state-level waiting period beyond the federal background check process. Buyers must meet all applicable federal eligibility requirements, including a minimum age of 18 for shotgun purchases from a licensed dealer. Short-barreled shotguns with a barrel under 18 inches or an overall length under 26 inches are regulated under the National Firearms Act and require ATF registration, a $200 tax stamp, and approval prior to transfer.
Montana hunters should consult Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for current regulations on legal shot types, gauges, and loads for specific game seasons. Federal law requires non-toxic shot for all migratory waterfowl hunting nationwide, meaning steel, bismuth, or tungsten loads are required for duck and goose hunting along the Yellowstone River corridor and surrounding wetlands. Lead shot remains legal for upland game hunting including pheasant, Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse, and turkey in Montana. Contact On Target Outdoors for help selecting the right shotgun platform, choke, or ammunition for your Montana hunting season, home defense setup, or clay target application.
