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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: rasbo on March 23, 2020, 04:40:47 PM

Title: Citori,which gun do you like best for upland
Post by: rasbo on March 23, 2020, 04:40:47 PM: Looking for info on different models
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Post by: Henrydog on March 23, 2020, 06:39:15 PM: For upland you would like a lighting....after a couple of miles at least
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Post by: HaydenHunter on March 28, 2020, 06:55:01 PM: My brother-in-law in Oregon (90% of his bird hunting is upland) has a Citori featherweight 20ga and it is a great gun. Very light.
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Post by: rasbo on March 28, 2020, 06:59:00 PM: Sweet,shot a round of trap with one many years ago. Loved it,that 20 gauge sounds good
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Post by: The Marquis on March 31, 2020, 10:03:57 AM: I read an "L" after the c and get REALLY interested.
Title: Re: Citori,which gun do you like best for upland
Post by: rasbo on March 31, 2020, 02:01:37 PM: Quote from: The Marquis on March 31, 2020, 10:03:57 AM
I read an "L" after the c and get REALLY interested.
do you know what that means
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Post by: TVHunts on March 31, 2020, 02:51:17 PM: I use a Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 in 20 ga. With 28” Barrels. It weighs in at 6.25 lbs which I why I carry it. I have had it for the last 6 years and with 3” mags is more than enough gun IMO

Nothing against Citori’s at all, my 12 ga. I use at the range is a Browning Citori.
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Post by: Bill W on March 31, 2020, 03:18:28 PM: I'd look at the Browning 725 Feather in 20 gauge. It comes in just under 6 lbs. Outside the box I'd look at the Franchi Instinct. It's also another lightweight shotgun. I have both but the Instinct is a 28 gauge.
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Post by: 4T on April 07, 2020, 09:24:03 PM: I hunted with a nova for a long time. Now have a silver pigeon in a 12 ga. I like it but wish I had a 20. A 20 ga. is on my short list. When I got my silver pigeon, I looked at the citori but it didn't fit as well.
Title: Re: Citori,which gun do you like best for upland
Post by: rasbo on April 08, 2020, 03:48:43 AM: Quote from: Bill W on March 31, 2020, 03:18:28 PM
I'd look at the Browning 725 Feather in 20 gauge. It comes in just under 6 lbs. Outside the box I'd look at the Franchi Instinct. It's also another lightweight shotgun. I have both but the Instinct is a 28 gauge.
thanks I'll check that out.
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Post by: Onewhohikes on April 08, 2020, 06:01:56 AM: Browning Lightweight model 12
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Post by: Alex4200 on April 08, 2020, 06:45:31 AM: Just remember there is no one gun good for every situation. I have a Citori Lightning for pheasant hunting but I don’t like it on the skeet range. I have a autoloader for chukar hunting. A sxs with long barrels for shooting at the range. A pump for duck hunting. I would still like to get sub gauge for hunting quail. I like open chokes for hunting behind a pointer and tighter chokes when hunting behind a flusher. The most important part of getting any shotgun is fit and feel.
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Post by: nutntoit on April 30, 2020, 03:05:39 PM: I have a Citori "Sporter" 12ga with 26in barrels and an English grip stock. I absolutely love it for pheasant and quail hunting. Its a little under 7.5 lbs loaded and I have no issue carrying it all day. Like Alex4200 said, it may not be the best gun for hammering away all day on the clays field but it is an excellent hunting gun.
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Post by: rasbo on April 30, 2020, 03:54:17 PM: Going with the citori 725 feather,26 inch 20 gauge.. weighs in at 5.75 lbs
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Post by: Bill W on April 30, 2020, 04:31:08 PM: I have one with the 28 inch barrel. Nice and light.
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Post by: rasbo on April 30, 2020, 05:52:34 PM: Quote from: Bill W on April 30, 2020, 04:31:08 PM
I have one with the 28 inch barrel. Nice and light.
you still working in moses?
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Post by: Bill W on April 30, 2020, 08:19:46 PM: I took some time off as I'm in a risk category... should be back there after June 1st.
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Post by: rasbo on May 01, 2020, 02:21:27 AM: Quote from: Bill W on April 30, 2020, 08:19:46 PM
I took some time off as I'm in a risk category... should be back there after June 1st.
hang in there,stay well
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Post by: PaulM on August 14, 2020, 11:22:59 PM: 12 gauge superlight model. 26 " barrels. Have shot this for 23 years real fast and balanced well. My 15 year old shot a trap round of 21 with it for the first time he shot it. Great for pheasant /grouse. Chambered 2&3/4.
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Post by: Bill W on August 15, 2020, 08:34:23 AM: Rasbo, you ever find your shotgun. There are a 12 and 20 gauge 725 Field in the store right now. The 12 is just a tad over 7 lbs.
Title: Re: Citori,which gun do you like best for upland
Post by: rasbo on August 15, 2020, 12:44:10 PM: Quote from: Bill W on August 15, 2020, 08:34:23 AM
Rasbo, you ever find your shotgun. There are a 12 and 20 gauge 725 Field in the store right now. The 12 is just a tad over 7 lbs.
I'm on a list at your store for a 20 gauge featherweight,5.75 lbs
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Post by: Bill W on August 15, 2020, 03:26:04 PM: Quote from: rasbo on August 15, 2020, 12:44:10 PM
Quote from: Bill W on August 15, 2020, 08:34:23 AM
Rasbo, you ever find your shotgun. There are a 12 and 20 gauge 725 Field in the store right now. The 12 is just a tad over 7 lbs.
I'm on a list at your store for a 20 gauge featherweight,5.75 lbs

What make and model? I might do a little searching for you.
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Post by: Guy on September 08, 2020, 06:27:09 PM: I've got a big, ol' 12 gauge Citori that must weigh 30 or 40 pounds by the end of the day...

But dang it shoots well.

Not my favorite for the chukar hills, but I'll carry it in the flats for pheasant anytime. :)

Guy