Over/Under advice please?

[SeaRun1]

Hey guys...

So I sold some items recently and am going to finally get myself an over/under shotgun.  I am thinking 20 gauge is my gauge of choice.

So I am looking at these guns.  If you could provide some feedback it would be very much appreciated.

Low end

CZ Redhead Deluxe
Franchi Instinct SL

Higher end

Browning 625 Field
Beretta 686 silver pigeon
Beretta Onyx

This gun will be a hunting gun with the occasional practice on five stand and trap.  I do not need it to be my range gun.  I am leaning towards 26" barrels.

If you have any of these please advise or any advice on over/unders in general will be appreciated.

SR1

[singleshot12]

The CZ Redhead Deluxe IMO would be the best for the money. I have the Mallard and it's great for a $500 gun. They have rave reviews.

Hopefully Stilly bay will chime in and give you his professional input on the o/u

[CP]

You’ll be happy with anything on your list.  They are all quality guns.

[GEARHEAD]

Silver pigeon.....find out who has the most in stock, and ask to look at them all, so as to pick the best wood.  My grade two,  looks better than most grade threes.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Hard to beat the quality of the CZs.  I hunted and shot registered skeet with O/U guns years back.  Even shot the 20 gauge in the 12 gauge events.  Score was just as good, and I didn't get the crap beat out of me like 100 rounds of 12 gauge would have done!     

[wadu1]

All noted are good field guns; you need to find the one that fits best. Fit is 90%+ of a shotgun and is a must you can spend $8K on a F3 Blazer and if it does not fit you are not going to hit targets.
 

[Bofire]

  I prefer over.
Carl

[Heredoggydoggy]

I prefer over.
Carl

  Not when you are as lazy as I am!       

[mountainman]

Franchi Instinct hands down! Do like the Redhead, but for me, the Instinct points truer and is as light in the hand as a feather. Worth the price!

[SeaRun1]

Thanks guys...

I really liked the Franchi that I had my hands on yesterday.  I like the Redhead as well but it is a pound more then the same size Franchi.

Am I missing out on something by not getting a Beretta or Browning?  I value reliability most of all in a gun and want something that will last.

Thanks again for the replies.

SR1

[thinkingman]

I faced the same question, exactly and went with fit as my primary criteria.
I figured out that the Browning Citori came to my shoulder/eye more naturally than Beretta.
I got a 20 Citori White Lightning earlier this year and it has become like an extension.
I handled the Beretta and it didn't fit the same, despite same length of pull.
The Beretta is lighter, by a fair margin.
Same for the Franchi Instinct....the one with the case-colored receiver?  Beautiful.
CZ was never really in the running....the ones I looked at in the shop didn't pass muster re details, fitting.
Browning and Beretta are definitely going to lead the reliability race.
And resale, if that matters to you.

[thinkingman]

All noted are good field guns; you need to find the one that fits best. Fit is 90%+ of a shotgun and is a must you can spend $8K on a F3 Blazer and if it does not fit you are not going to hit targets.
 

Best advice so far

[uplandhunter870]

All noted are good field guns; you need to find the one that fits best. Fit is 90%+ of a shotgun and is a must you can spend $8K on a F3 Blazer and if it does not fit you are not going to hit targets.
 

Best advice so far

  x2

only other advice id throw out there is once you find "the one" dont skimp out on it cause it may be a bit pricey. save your pennies and buy a lifetime gun, life's to short to shoot ugly shotguns 

[singleshot12]

Am I missing out on something by not getting a Beretta or Browning?
SR1

You are missing out on that prestigious feeling and that's it If you have the extra doe to blow then I say go ahead. But if you choose the high end gun I have a feeling you'll be so afraid to scratch it or get it muddy you won't take it hunting.
Internally the CZ 's with the mechanical double trigger systems are equivalent to any Beretta or Browning

[SeaRun1]

I guess I am looking for that point where you no longer see return on investment.  With all things you get what you pay for.  So I am looking for that point where I get a nice looking and hard working gun.

SR1