If you could have only one O/U shotgun, what would it be?
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A friend of mine has a 12 ga. Cynergy Sporting; he uses it the way it came out of the box mostly for sporting clays and some skeet; once I got a chance to shoot it, its appearance was irrelevant. The way it balances, and the way it points is (IMHO) excellent. I have an XT that I had to get fitted before i could shoot it halfway decently. I think the Cynergy Sporting is one of the best out of the box sporters that I've had a chance to try out.
Berg01 said:
Exactly. A couple shots and you'll like how it looks, no matter what you thought of it before. And I never minded it. And wood is good!
I love the looks of a curly-maple flintlock, an old side-by-side shotgun, and a Sharps sporter. But I also like the Cynergy.
Especially for the price, I think it's incredible. It's in a class that is otherwise occupied by guns that cost many times as much.
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On a Kolar? Why? They are outstanding target guns, but I'd hate to have to carry one for long in the field. Depending upon the wood, barrel length and so on... they can get pretty darned heavy (8.5 - 9 #s). If you really want to use it for hunting, then 2 3/4" premium non-toxic or lead shells would be the way to go.
Fish Springs
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Why, If I could have only one gun was the question, I am sure that it would fit and last, and I'd not feel quite as guilty as if I were taking a Kreighoff in to the marsh....
Weight--it weighs no more than my 1100 Magnum Duck Gun--no problem.
Shells--I am sure that they would do a 3" chamber as part of the customer requirements
But who'd only want one shotgun?
Weight--it weighs no more than my 1100 Magnum Duck Gun--no problem.
Shells--I am sure that they would do a 3" chamber as part of the customer requirements
But who'd only want one shotgun?
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If you are primarily using the gun for sporting/target purposes - go with a heavy gun like one of the Citori models.
If you are primarily using the gun for hunting - go with a lighter gun like one of the Berettas.
I really like Browning Superposed Lightnings (weight is in-between avove guns), but without screw in chokes they may not meet your one gun need.
I would get 28" or 30" barrels either way.
If you are primarily using the gun for hunting - go with a lighter gun like one of the Berettas.
I really like Browning Superposed Lightnings (weight is in-between avove guns), but without screw in chokes they may not meet your one gun need.
I would get 28" or 30" barrels either way.
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PJR - I'm with you. For the past couple years, I've been using my wood-stocked Beretta 391 for duck hunting. It works great, but I prefered to have a dedicated "waterproof" gun... so I picked up a synthetic-stocked 870 Supermag.
Chances are very good that I'll have a Kolar made next year and I'll do my best to wear it out... but not in a duck blind.
Chances are very good that I'll have a Kolar made next year and I'll do my best to wear it out... but not in a duck blind.
Anything except a new Browning or Wincester
If I could find a used Browning or Winny in excellent condition, I might consider getting it. It seems they are trying to live on their past reputation and letting their quality slide downhill.
If I could find a used Browning or Winny in excellent condition, I might consider getting it. It seems they are trying to live on their past reputation and letting their quality slide downhill.
clang said:
My beef with the Citori 12 isn't its weight so much as its balance: an overly-tall receiver with an utter lack of pointability (for me, anyway). And the newer ones have internal metalwork that is way substandard for the price range.
Bigger Berettas are great for trap, too.
The fact is that snap-shooting quail in heavy brush is way different from stepping to the line, setting the gun and yelling "pull." That's why it's hard to pick just one O/U.
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The all weather all stainless Ruger red label.
I just wish it didn't weight 25lbs.
I just wish it didn't weight 25lbs.
huntsman said:The all weather all stainless Ruger red label.
I just wish it didn't weight 25lbs.
And that it didn't rust...
And that it had a Length of Pull...
And that it didn't feel like a Mini-14... (I love my Mini, but it's a rifle)
Do you have one?
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nope, the o/u is due up next but that will be a 28 gauge red label or maybe the gold label instead.or maybe the FAIR 16 gauge or a 20 gauge BSS.
For aesthetics, build quality and engineering, I love the Beretta. Unfortunately, I couldn't hit well with my onyx. Loved the gun, but it smote me mightily and did a mediocre job on targets.
I've never liked the Browning high gloss treatment or the thought of buying a Japanese gun, but picked up an old special sporting with a high rib 2 or 3 years ago and it seems to find the target for me. A little heavier than the Beretta, but the recoil is quite tame in comparison. Wish I could have the good features of both guns in one, but meanwhile I'll use the Browning to smack those birds.
I'd have to agree that fit is essential. A $10,000 shotgun won't make you happy if you can't hit with it.
I've never liked the Browning high gloss treatment or the thought of buying a Japanese gun, but picked up an old special sporting with a high rib 2 or 3 years ago and it seems to find the target for me. A little heavier than the Beretta, but the recoil is quite tame in comparison. Wish I could have the good features of both guns in one, but meanwhile I'll use the Browning to smack those birds.
I'd have to agree that fit is essential. A $10,000 shotgun won't make you happy if you can't hit with it.
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Now I want a Beretta SO10 20 ga.
$55,000.
The engraving on an SO10 EELL:
$55,000.
The engraving on an SO10 EELL:
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