Over/under choices
#1
Fork Horn
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Over/under choices
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.
#2
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Over/under choices
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.
#3
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Cental Wisconsin
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RE: Over/under choices
ORIGINAL: wetpwdr53
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.
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.
`1.What gun are you shooting now?
2.What do you plan to use the gun for? (waterfowl,upland,clay targets)
3.Have you shot an over/under before?
Ok now lets look at some + and - of a over/under, they are one of the best pointing shotguns ever. Most high quality o/u's have great balance and are easy to carry. Choice of 2 different chokes, fast follow up shot,easy maintenance, ability to shoot any type of shotshell ( correctly chambered). Also for those that use them on clay targets easy to save hulls for reloading. Now on the negative side IMO only 2 shots, not easy to load in a layout blind or confined area, some are a little on the heavy side. Initial price can be high (if kept for a long time negligible). With that said as far as recoil how many shells do you shoot in a day? Some clay target shooters shoot hundreds of shells a day through an o/u. Recoil can be managed (reducers, shooting lite loads) you don't have to shoot the heaviest loads to get the best results. My advice is to visit your local skeet/trap club, talk with o/u owners ask if you could try a round with one (some clubs have loaner guns) and see how you like it. Another plus with o/u is they retain their value better than most shotguns. If your buying a gun smaller than a 12ga for upland or dove you problably won't shoot enough shells in a day for recoil to be a problem. Good Luck.
#4
RE: Over/under choices
I owned a Red Label for4 or 5 years and had no problems what so ever with it. Fine gun.
I do like my Browning Citori better, simply because of how it fits me and how it feels to me. That doesn't mean a Citori will fit you better though. I can see myself owning it forever, AND I also see another one in a 20 guage in my future! (I HOPE anyway!)
Good luck!
I do like my Browning Citori better, simply because of how it fits me and how it feels to me. That doesn't mean a Citori will fit you better though. I can see myself owning it forever, AND I also see another one in a 20 guage in my future! (I HOPE anyway!)
Good luck!
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
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RE: Over/under choices
I have shot a 12ga Red Label for several years now. It is a very fine fitting gun for me. The recoil isn't any different for me than any pump(870,BPS) I shoot. They are a little more than some semi-autos such as the 11/87 because of the gas pistons. So if you are use to that the yes they will recoil somewhat differently. I'm not recoil shy either, I shoot alot of compressed handloads in 45/70 and 375 H&H so recoil doesn't effect me in ways it will someone else. But, bottom line you will not find a better shooter and reliability than the Ruger Red Label in an O/U shotgun. A-1 in my book. If you are needing some prices, I have a distributor that has a sale onthe 12ga versionsright now. E-mail me at [email protected] if interested?
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Over/under choices
If you like the Rugars,don't,I repeat,don't,look at any of the Beretta 682,686,or 687's.The Rugar just can't compare.Remember,you get what you pay for...Bob
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: missouri
Posts: 305
RE: Over/under choices
I too like Oldelkhunter have both a Ruger Red Label and A Beretta 686 both 12 ga. I prefer the Ruger I have never had any problems with either but I feel the Ruger fits me better as far as customer service Ruger is excellent to deal with Beretta USA costomer service is in my opinion a joke good luck talking to a human but that is just my experience. as far as reciol I cant tell any difference chad
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waldorf Maryland USA
Posts: 668
RE: Over/under choices
I too plan on a O/U in the near future, mine will be a 26 inch barrel 12 gauge andit will be my duck gun for the timber. I was hoping for a Red Label custom that was camo, I can only find a 28 inch though. The Beretta Silver Pigon S is one I plan on shouldering in the near future and a Franchi Renaissance also. There are some others like the Weatherby also that come recomended. Just look around and shoulder as many as you can, I bought my Son a Charles Daly 106 that seems nice, I wouldlike ejectors though which it doesn't have, I think the better named guns would have better rust preventiontoo.