What type of magazine is commonly found in shotguns?

Shotguns commonly utilize a tubular magazine, which is typically located under the barrel of the firearm. This type of magazine allows for a series of shells to be loaded into the magazine in a linear configuration, facilitating smooth loading and ejecting as well as a compact design suited for the shotgun's overall structure.

The tubular magazine's design is particularly effective for shotguns as it can accommodate the longer length of shotgun shells, ensuring that multiple rounds can be stored and fed into the chamber efficiently. This design contrasts with other magazine types, such as box magazines and detachable magazines, which are more frequently seen in rifles and handguns. The clip magazine, often used in reference to loading ammunition into a fixed magazine, is not typically associated with shotguns and further distinguishes the tubular magazine as the standard for this type of firearm.