Over and Under 12 Ga
#1
Over and Under 12 Ga
Hey Guys,
I am in the market for a good over/under 12 ga. Loking at hunting small game, mostly pheasant..Any suggestions? I am looking at spending no more than $800.00 to $1,000.00.......
Thanks,
JKC
I am in the market for a good over/under 12 ga. Loking at hunting small game, mostly pheasant..Any suggestions? I am looking at spending no more than $800.00 to $1,000.00.......
Thanks,
JKC
#3
RE: Over and Under 12 Ga
You don't have to spend that much. Check out the Stoeger Condor. I got one in 20 Gauge for my wife and it's a nice little gun. No fancy engraving, but the pheasants can't tell the difference. I got hers at Dick's Sporting Goods last year for about $200.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: Over and Under 12 Ga
For that price I would look at several different models to see which fit you best. Here is a short list
Ruger Red Label
Browning Citori
SKB
Lanber
Mossberg Silver Reserve
Winchester 101
Stoeger Condor
CZ
Savage Milano
All of these should available either new or used within your price range, and should do just fine for hunting.
Ruger Red Label
Browning Citori
SKB
Lanber
Mossberg Silver Reserve
Winchester 101
Stoeger Condor
CZ
Savage Milano
All of these should available either new or used within your price range, and should do just fine for hunting.
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: ne oklahoma
Posts: 124
If you can find a Ithica, made by SKB, in either SXS or O/U should cost around 500 to 800. They were made in the 60's I believe and have chrome lined bbls and black chrome outer. I have had several and they were excellent guns. IMO much better that SKB makes now.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Nebraska
Posts: 3,393
I strongly support buying a used Browning Citori or other quanlity proven firearm over the cheapies. These include the Japanese made Charles Daly (Muroku), Winchester 101, SKB brands, Weatherby (made by SKB) and possibly a couple others.
The least cost quality O/U is the SKB 505 field and that'll run ya about $1,200...It's a fine gun.
The least cost quality O/U is the SKB 505 field and that'll run ya about $1,200...It's a fine gun.
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
Posts: 2,600
Just remember the old adage..."You get what you pay for". Think hard about that super cheap deal again. Most large gunshops should have a decent selection of used O/U's. Check them out. Some real good deals can often be had in the off-season like now. Be sure to check for worn hinge pins, although that's usually not much of a problem on field guns. Ones used in trap and skeet can get a little loose and in need of rejointing.
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
The Ruger Red Labels are decent. But as said above the SKB's are probably the best value for your dollar on the market. Especially if you can find one of the older top locks.
I would look for a good used one in order to maximize my dollars. Most quality stack barrels are going to run a good bit over $1,000. Tom.
I would look for a good used one in order to maximize my dollars. Most quality stack barrels are going to run a good bit over $1,000. Tom.