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Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« on: August 07, 2009, 03:20:22 PM »
For a wedding present, my wife gave me a "shotgun" of my choice...Actually, she gave me one of here Uncle's boxed 12 ga Citoris as a fill-in until I could go pick mine out...It is time to do that. Does anyone have a recommendation for a 20ga over/under? Budget is under $2k and I am looking for a field gun, not a range hound.

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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2009, 03:22:34 PM »
 Beretta 686 onyx 28in barrels.
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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2009, 03:29:49 PM »
 :yeah:  I've got the 26 inch barrels.  Little easier to swing when you're in tight quarters for grouse, quail and ringnecks.

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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2009, 03:47:29 PM »
If there is ever 1 shotgun that every man or woman should own it is a Citori. (im not bias or anything). they can be had for under 2k.
But the Beretta is also a very nice gun..
Could go and get a CZ Mallard and have enough for another gun..
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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2009, 04:06:31 PM »
If there is ever 1 shotgun that every man or woman should own it is a Citori. (im not bias or anything).

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that statement should maybe end with....for the money...
 :dunno:

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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2009, 04:14:43 PM »
I'd go with a Ruger Red Label.  I've got one in 12 ga. with 26" barrels.  It's a sweet shotgun.

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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2009, 04:36:29 PM »
If there is ever 1 shotgun that every man or woman should own it is a Citori. (im not bias or anything).

Browning The Best There is..

that statement should maybe end with....for the money...
 :dunno:


He did say his budget was under 2k, and you can have a brand new, Citori 20gauge for under 2k. closer to 1500-1600, the berretta is right in that range also..
Or are you saying Browning is only as good as it is for the money which is not much? :dunno:
Or that they are over priced for what you get? :dunno:
We are talking shotguns here, over and unders and he didn't say "whats the best cheap over and under i can get for $500.00"..
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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2009, 04:44:25 PM »
I would vote the beretta myself.  Well made, great ballance and look good.

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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2009, 05:13:23 PM »
If there is ever 1 shotgun that every man or woman should own it is a Citori. (im not bias or anything).

Browning The Best There is..

that statement should maybe end with....for the money...
 :dunno:


He did say his budget was under 2k, and you can have a brand new, Citori 20gauge for under 2k. closer to 1500-1600, the berretta is right in that range also..
Or are you saying Browning is only as good as it is for the money which is not much? :dunno:
Or that they are over priced for what you get? :dunno:
We are talking shotguns here, over and unders and he didn't say "whats the best cheap over and under i can get for $500.00"..


HUH?
1st of all i own 4 brownings.
a citori is a great gun for the money, REALLY great, but is not the best there is. i wasn't sure what you were getting at.



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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2009, 05:15:34 PM »
All good.. :brew:
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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2009, 05:20:29 PM »


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a citori is a great gun for the money, REALLY great, but is not the best there is.




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jackelope is right.
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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2009, 05:22:59 PM »
I would go handle a bunch of them and pick the one you like most.  A lot of guys like browning but they feel like a light 2x4 to me.  I like a red label but most guys will tell you they weigh to much.  Find what you like and buy it.
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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2009, 05:25:35 PM »
 :yeah:
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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2009, 05:27:44 PM »


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a citori is a great gun for the money, REALLY great, but is not the best there is.




jackelope is right.
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I'd mortage the house and get a Perazzi..
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i'd mortgage the house and get a krieghoff.
 ;) i can get you a good deal on one.

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Re: Ideas for a new 20Ga over/under?
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2009, 05:55:14 PM »


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a citori is a great gun for the money, REALLY great, but is not the best there is.




jackelope is right.
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I'd mortage the house and get a Perazzi..

i'd mortgage the house and get a krieghoff.
 ;) i can get you a good deal on one.


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I think we would both be living in the dog house..
 :jacked: Sorry, now back to 20 gauge O/U
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