In your opinion what is the best over and under shotgun for under 1000? I am kinda in the market for one but dont go bird hunting enough to drop real big bucks on one. Any opinions?

stoeger condor supreme. check it out at www.stoegerindustries.com it goes for about $431 at http://www.dnrsports.com/miva/mercha...de=longgunsstg

I would shop around for a good used one

Unless you find a Beretta, Browning etc. for under a grand, don't expect too much. You get what you pay for when it comes to O/U's ! However, if you're only going to hunt a handful of times per season, and don't plan on shooting trap or skeet, a lesser gun may just work for you. You probably won't be handing such a gun down to your kids though.

i agree O/U's are designed to be costly, but i have an op to buy a like new ruger for 700

I would also buy a used higher quality O/U before buying an off brand, I agree you get what you pay for, and buying a higher quality shotgun also retains its value better. I have seen the Ruger Red Label new for right around a $1000

I bought my last Browning Citori Hunting for $800.00 at our local gun club. I agree, buy a good quality used gun from a reputable dealer. Suggest Browning, Berreta, Ruger

my sun is ready to trade his dirt bike for an o/u he dont ride it much anyway

Check out http://www.franchiusa.com/firearms/alcione-ti.tpl
Im told this gun is made by berretta.

I believe Franchi is seperate from Beretta, although they are part of the Benelli family. The Alcione is an excellent looking gun and very well made. I looked into getting one a while back, but they didn't offer it in 20 ga, unless you got the 2-barrel set. So, already owning a 12 ga O/U -- and not willing to spend over 2-grand for the 2-barrel set -- I opted not to get one. The interchangeable side-plates are beautiful though.