As restrictions ease and we carefully return to shooting, the Clay Shooting team pick their favourite clay smashers

Clay shooters would argue all day about the ‘best’ gun for the sport, and it’s safe to say there’s no outright winner – a gun will suit one person’s style better than another. However, some guns have come to dominate the clay scene for good reason, because they are supremely good at doing the job they were designed for. This month we present the Clay Shooting magazine team’s top ten guns. These are our favourites, but is there a gun missing that you think deserves a place in our top ten? Write in and let us know.

STARTER GUNS

KOFS

Manufactured in Turkey, the Kofs offers great value, with prices starting at under £500. For that reason alone it makes a great beginner’s gun, but the quality is remarkable for a gun in this price bracket. The Kofs comes in calibres from .410 through 28 and 20 to 12 bore, with various barrel lengths and options available, meaning you can find a suitable gun for a youngster who’s just getting into the sport. For the beginner who is on a budget, this gun should definitely be on your shortlist.