Over/under choices
01-16-2008, 03:49 PM
#11
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Posts: 257
RE: Over/under choices
I own a 20ga Ruger Red Label, purchased brand-new in 1990. I wouldn't recommend a Red Label to anybody. Over two seasons of shooting skeet (1500 - 2000 rounds or target loads) the receiver loosened up to the point that I can physically move the barrels side-to-side in the action. It's been back to Ruger twice to fix it, and each time they sent it back telling me it was just fine. Whatever. It's loose and sloppy like no other O/U I've ever handled.
I just don't make it a habit to grumble about stuff, especially on-line, but every time I think about that shotgun and how Ruger has failed to do anything about it, it upsets me all over again. It's been sitting in the gun safe now, unfired, for over a decade.
I just don't make it a habit to grumble about stuff, especially on-line, but every time I think about that shotgun and how Ruger has failed to do anything about it, it upsets me all over again. It's been sitting in the gun safe now, unfired, for over a decade.
01-16-2008, 04:53 PM
#12
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waldorf Maryland USA
Posts: 668
RE: Over/under choices
Take a look at the Browning Citori Lighting, especially the Grey Laminate Nickle (I'm in love). I was also looking at the Gander Mt. Citori in Mossy Oak Shadow Grass. I need to hit the store.
01-22-2008, 12:41 PM
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: From Texas but now reside in MS
Posts: 823
RE: Over/under choices
If your looking for a waterfowl O/U give a look at the Browning Cynergy.. They shoot 2.3/4 to 3.1/2 shells and have a nice recoil reducing pad.. I love mine.. If your going to go with upland birds or skeet/trap.. I would go with the Citori.. Just time tested.. I have 3 that over 25 years old and they are still as tight as when I got em..
01-23-2008, 06:48 AM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 389
RE: Over/under choices
ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter
and others said they shoot loose even though they have a mechanism in place to allow them to be opened quickly. It is one of the strongest O/U shotgun action madeand they have real walnut and not some fake walnut. Parts are reasonable and Rugers customer service is excellent. They are a great buy. I currently own a 28 gauge o/u and wouldn't even think of trading it or selling it.
I've been looking at the purchase of an over/under in the near future. I really like the fit of the Ruger Red Label but have read more than a few comments that they have quite a recoil. Any suggestions from users? thanks.
