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Old 05-07-2009, 05:35 PM
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Worc
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Default RE: Weatherby Shotguns Vs Remington

Depends on the Weatherby model. The newer SA-08 are an unproven design. They are light in weight and seem to be decent but time will tell. I like the SASodel they replaced much better.

The SAS model on the other hand is a far better model than the 11-87. They stoped making the SAS about a year ago after about ten years or so of production. It's an underated model to say the least and as good as the more expensive models.

The SAS was made for the first couple of years by SKB in Japan. They still make it under their own brand but, it's not available to the US market. Quality is better than the 11-87 and weighs less with a more netural balance point. It also has a magazine cutoff feature and cycles lighter loads better. They also go much longer between cleanings compared to the 11-87.

Valtro from Italy made them for the rest of the time. They were a little lighter yet and balanced with more weight towards the stock. A common trait for Itialian auto loading shotguns. They cycle light loads, are well made, go longer periods between cleanings, have a magazine cutoff, and shims to adjust the stock. It also has it's recoil spring around the magazine tube making it easier to clean and one of the easier auto loaders to clean.

The 11-87 has fallen out of favor over many of the newer and more updated models. The mentioned Beretta 390 Wal Mart is the best value in todays market. The Bretta 3901 can be found at a similar price as can the Browning Silver, Franchi 712, Winchester SX2. Even the Browning Gold can be had for some good deals as they are being replaced by the new Maxus.


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