Over Under question

Adirondack Hunter · 05-10-2006, 03:03 PM

Is there a good Over under 12ga out there that is under 800 bucks? I have been thinking about getting a stoeger condor supreme, so if anyone has shot one, could you tell me how you liked/disliked it.

rcgerchow · 05-10-2006, 03:18 PM

I haven't shot the Condor, the one I saw at the gun shop looked ok. If your looking for a good field gun and you have some decent gunshops around a used O/U mightbe the ticket. You might be able to find a Browning Citori, SKB or Ruger red label for under $800.00, there are still some Charles Daly's out there that were made by the same ***anese company that made Browning Citoris they usually go for $400-600.00. Have the gunsmith look over any used gun before you buy, but sometimes it's better than buying new and taking the $150-200 loss when you want to get rid of it.

hardcorehunter · 05-10-2006, 07:01 PM

I have this Tristar 3 1/2'' 12 guage that shoots and swings like a charm. $575 NIB. Uses Beretta screw in chokes. My wife has a BSA 20 guage O/U with beretta chokes that is a very nice gun and it cost $525.

Vapodog · 05-10-2006, 09:09 PM

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Is there a good Over under 12ga out there that is under 800 bucks?

IMo only in the used racks.

The least cost quality O/U IMO is the SKB 505 and it runs about $1,000 or there abouts depending on your dealer's commission and state taxes.

The market is full of cheap O/U shotguns.....and that's what you get......a cheap shotgun.

oldelkhunter · 05-11-2006, 10:49 AM

You might find a CZ Redhead in that price range if not cheaper..another interesting gun is a Franchi o/u that Dick's sporting goods has on special in the 700-800 range and is made for them in Italy. Other then that you might be able to find a Ruger o/u at a gunshow for a little more then that.

Highpower · 05-11-2006, 10:59 AM

I have to agree with the last two. I don't think there is a 'good' O/U for under $1000. The CZ looks like a fair gun, but it's not in the Beretta/Browning class. Just my $.02

oldelkhunter · 05-11-2006, 11:27 AM

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not in the Beretta/Browning class

If you have had to deal with Berettas customer service you wouldn't include them in the mix. I don't

Highpower · 05-11-2006, 12:16 PM

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ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter

If you have had to deal with Berettas customer service you wouldn't include them in the mix. I don't

After many thousands of rounds through mine, still haven't needed their customer service, but you could be right.

ShatoDavis · 05-11-2006, 12:26 PM

I recieved an Over and under for christmas a few year back. Its a Traditions import made by Fausti in Italy. It was purchased at Wal-Mart for about $650. It is a excellent field gun, and I've shot quite a bit of trap with it. I think that it is an excellent value, though I think they are more expensive now.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2685268

oldelkhunter · 05-11-2006, 01:34 PM

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After many thousands of rounds through mine, still haven't needed their customer service, but you could be right.

Seems that at times they are hit and miss and other times they are flawless but lately they have been bad real bad. I am working on an issue with them concerning a Sako rifle that has been going on for almost 3 months and no resolution in sight.