Upland Side by Side

[boneaddict]

I use an over under, but I sure do like the classic look of a SxS, and yes Oregon is also going mostly steel or non tox

[Badhabit]

Browning BSS or SKB 100 or 200 should be in your price range.

[John B]

CZ Bobwhite Gen 2

This is probably your best bet at $1k price point. If you plan to take it duck hunting look at the All Terrain. It's ceracoated and has rare earth magnets to hold your shells in if loading in a blind

[BD1]

I bought a CZ Ringneck in 20 guage from a member on here. I love it. I would ask on some hunting websites. Some people buy them and for whatever reason decide to get rid of . Mine is the single trigger.

[wadu1]

I picked up a nice L.C. Smith this year for $700. Downside it was made in 1925, they did not offer 2 3/4" until 1935 so my gun has 2 1/2 chambers, not a big deal for me, I can load for them. For hunting I would be loading Bismuth were nontoxic is required.

[GWP]

I just posted up an auction of 7+ lbs of #6 Bismuth on 16ga Society to help support that site. Lots of good 16 gauge info over there.
Loves me some 16ga SxS, but any of them are fun.

[SeaRun1]

I have the Sportsman’s Warehouse CZ Bobwhite Gen 2.  It is the same as regular the G2 butis faux color case hardened.  20 gauge swings nice and is 6.5 pounds.  Wood is ok not great.

SR1

[salish]

I love classic doubles, but with non-toxic restrictions a modern gun is better. Not sure about OR, but WA is becoming harder to hunt without steel shot.

I was concerned about the same thing. I shoot 16ga in several of my upland guns, including an LC Smith sxs. I grew weary of being concerned about hunting several areas in one trip, where there are non-tox requirements. I decided to buy a case of non-tox shells from BOSS and they have proven to work very well for me. It wasn't an easy decision because I'm on a pretty strict budget and they're pretty expensive. But I'm glad I did. I can travel anywhere and hunt without worry. I still have a lot of lead shells to use up, but I can't pick and choose specific areas to hunt for that. By the way, I hunt with all vintage guns, none of which will handle steel.

[jetjockey]

Don’t do it.  Trust me.  This is a rabbit hole you will not return from.  Ask me how I know!   Also, don’t go cheap, and don’t go Turkish.  RST will be your new friends, and you can never have just one.