But we are talking about shotguns here, and not prewar military rifles. Bolt action shotguns aren't really the most common shotgun in the world, pump action shotguns ARE the most common shotguns. Everyone knows that with pump action shotguns, you can take the plug out of the thing, and load more than three shots. This is highly illegal to do when hunting, and it may even be illegal should you consider your pump action shotgun your home defense weapon, I'm not exactly sure about that. A game warden can and will come into your home, and do it even without a warrant if he so desires. That doesn't happen too often, but it CAN happen, and you probably don't want to have your pump action shotgun not have the plug in it if and when such a situation comes your way.

With these classic and rare bolt action shotguns, you get a two round clip, and one in the chamber. No cheating is available, unless you somehow or another make your own clips with larger capacity. I wouldn't be one to mess around with a homemade clip, and you shouldn't either.

As for sportsmanship, semi-auto shotguns are pretty much OUT. Hey, I'd love to own a semi auto shotgun, but I do not, and as for myself, I think I'd only take such a gun as a semi auto shotgun hog hunting. Hogs are considered a nuisance in Texas, and fine cuisine all at the same time. With a bolt action shotgun, you get three shots, just like with a legal pump action shotgun. Whether or not you can fire off three rounds faster with the pump or the bolt action is really a matter of conjecture-but I'm willing to bet that I can fire off three rounds faster with any pump action gun. So if you're into sportsmanship, and challenging yourself with your shooting and hunting skills, then the bolt action shotgun or rifle will certainly give you a bit more challenge.