Buying Shotguns in Australia
- PricesShotguns from $195 (pre-owned single barrel) to $125,000; a dependable field over-and-under is $1,000–$2,000, clay target guns $2,500–$8,000, and the median shotgun available today is about $2,495.
- Availability331 shotguns listed, about 147 available now, including 65 over-and-unders and 56 pre-owned; Beretta, Benelli and Miroku are on the racks at Roseville Chase.
- DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689
Shotguns for clay target, field and utility work, from Beretta, Miroku, Browning, Fabarm, Bettinsoli, Webley & Scott, Benelli and Stoeger. Over-unders, side-by-sides, semi-autos and pumps in 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410.
Choosing between them usually comes down to the discipline. Trap and skeet shooters want a heavier over-under with longer barrels and adjustable comb to hold the swing. Sporting clays reward a versatile 30" over-under with a good choke set. For ducks, quail and rabbit work in the field, weight and balance matter more than barrel length, and a semi-auto takes the sting out of a long day. Multi-chokes are standard on most models and let one gun cover several jobs.
All shotguns require a current licence and Permit to Acquire, and are transferred through a licensed dealer. We ship to your nominated dealer anywhere in Australia. Fitting advice, choke selection and stock dimensions are worth a phone call before you commit.
Common questions
What licence category is a shotgun in NSW?
Break-action (over-and-under and side-by-side), bolt-action and single-shot shotguns are Category A. Lever-action shotguns with a magazine capacity of five rounds or fewer are Category B; more than five is Category D. Pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns are Category C (up to five rounds) and are restricted to primary producers and other approved genuine reasons.
What is the best shotgun for clay target shooting for a beginner?
A 12 gauge over-and-under with 28 to 30 inch barrels and interchangeable chokes. The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I, Miroku MK38 and Rizzini BR110 are the standard club recommendations at $2,500 to $4,500 because they fit most shooters, hold their value and are easy to service. A pre-owned example from our consignment range can save $500 to $1,500.
How much does a shotgun cost in Australia?
At Magnum Sports a pre-owned single-barrel starts around $195, new field over-and-unders from Akkar, Pardus, Boito and Bettinsoli are $700 to $2,000, Beretta and Miroku competition guns $2,500 to $8,000, and Blaser, Chapuis and best-grade Berettas from $8,000 to $125,000.
Can I buy a pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun?
Only with a Category C or D licence, which in NSW is generally limited to primary producers and approved occupational shooters. Recreational hunters and clay target shooters use Category A break-action shotguns or Category B lever-actions holding five rounds or fewer, such as the Adler A110 and Chiappa 1887.
Is a .410 or 20 gauge shotgun good for a junior or a smaller shooter?
A 20 gauge is usually the better choice: lighter recoil than a 12 with enough pattern for clays and rabbits. A .410 is very light-recoiling but has a small pattern that makes hitting moving targets harder; it suits rabbits and close pest work. We stock both and can fit a shorter stock for junior shooters.
Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.
