URGENT looking at o/u's

trevorpt · 11-23-2008, 07:04 PM

i want to buy a new o/u shotgun before thanksgiving because i am going rabbit hunting also i want to use it for bird hunting and for shooting sporting clays... this will be my first o/u shotgun (i already own a verona auto-loading 12ga for turkey hunting and i dont want to use this as my trap gun), i was wondering if anyone had a good gun in mind for less than $800. I have been looking at the mossberg reserve series 12ga. does anyone know if this is a good gun?

stubblejumper · 11-23-2008, 08:22 PM

They appear to have significant reliability issues.

http://www.rateitall.com/i-902445-mo...r-reserve.aspx

fishin13rocks · 11-23-2008, 08:29 PM

If I were you, I would pay the few extra hundred, and get yourself a browning. Browning ous are very light and I havent found anything except maybe benelli that can even be compared to them.

trevorpt · 11-23-2008, 08:35 PM

i want to buy a gun that is under $800... any suggestions?

stubblejumper · 11-23-2008, 08:44 PM

I would look for a used Citori or Red Label,as there isn't much in quality new o/u shotguns under $800.

vabyrd · 11-23-2008, 09:02 PM

Used Browning Citori. Dont screw with those Mossbergs or Huglus.

RugerM77.270 · 11-24-2008, 09:51 AM

Take a look at a Stoger Condor.

vabyrd · 11-24-2008, 08:10 PM

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ORIGINAL: RugerM77.270

Take a look at a Stoger Condor.

Then put it back on the shelf and buy a Citori.

Rammer · 11-25-2008, 09:00 PM

I just bought a Ruger Red Label 20 gauge with the 26" barrels and English stock....Sure is a good shooter, cost a lil more than your price range, but a good used one can be had for a touch more than 800.....

Vapodog · 11-27-2008, 10:02 PM

The cheapest "good" over under is the SKB 505 and it's about $1100.....and worth every nickel......don't buy cheap over/unders.....you just replace them later!