The Charles Daly Triple Magnum is a 12-gauge triple-barrel shotgun with a 28-inch barrel, 3.5-inch chamber, and a capacity of 3 rounds. It comes finished in True Timber DRT camo on the stock and forend, with a black receiver and a fiber optic front sight on a vented rib barrel. Five chokes are included (Cylindrical, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full), giving you flexibility across different shooting situations. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Charles Daly 
• Model: Triple Magnum 
• Type: Triple Barrel Shotgun 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 GA 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Capacity: 3 rounds 
• Weight: 8.6 lbs. 
• Receiver Finish: Black 
• Chamber Size: 3.5 inches 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front Sight 
• Finish Per Color: True Timber DRT Camo 
   

Features 

 
The triple-barrel layout means three shots available before opening the action. The 3.5-inch chamber handles heavy loads without modification -- useful for waterfowl hunters running magnum steel shot. At 8.6 lbs, the gun has enough weight to tame recoil from those loads, though it is on the heavier side for a day of upland walking. 
 
The fiber optic bead picks up quickly in varying light, and the vented rib helps dissipate heat during longer shooting sessions. The five-choke MC-5 system covers everything from close-in birds to long-range pass shooting. 
 

Usage 

 
The Triple Magnum works best as a hunting shotgun -- waterfowl, turkey, and upland birds are all reasonable applications. The 28-inch barrel and full choke selection also make it serviceable on trap or skeet, though dedicated clay-target shooters will likely want something lighter for a full round. It sits in the entry-to-mid-range price bracket.

Owners of the Charles Daly Triple Magnum generally come away satisfied, particularly given what it costs. The True Timber DRT camo finish gets consistent praise for both the look and the practical value in the field. The balance and smooth action are frequently mentioned positives, and most users find it handles a wide range of loads without complaint.

At 8.6 lbs, the weight gets called out in both directions: some appreciate the reduced felt recoil with heavy 3.5-inch loads, while others find it tiring on a full day of walking birds. That is a real tradeoff with this type of shotgun, not a defect.

The main criticism is durability relative to established premium brands. A few long-term owners note that wear shows faster than expected on the action or finish with regular use. Charles Daly sits in the mid-range tier, so this is not surprising, but buyers expecting premium longevity may be disappointed. Most new owners are happy with the purchase; how it holds up over thousands of rounds is a more open question.

For hunters looking for an affordable, field-ready gun that handles 3.5-inch shells, it is a reasonable option.