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    Default Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    I had a post in which I wondered about getting a 12 or 20 ga. over/under for hunting/clays for my daughter. She is graduating grad school in April so I want to buy her a really nice gun. Since this is my first venture in buying a firearm which may cost upwards to $2,000. I again am seeking your opinion, especially since I received quality answers you all gave me to determine gauge.

    I really like the Beretta Silver Pigeons.. I looked at one up at Shayda's and the Grade I start at $1,800. The Grade III is a much nicer gun and the Grade V is beautiful.... all at additional $$$.

    I look here and Gunbroker and see some really nice 20. gauge over/unders for equal or less money and since my experience is limited with over/unders .. I use an older Charles Daly which has worked for me the last 25 years... I'm asking again for everybody's opinion from their experience on which they feel would make a really nice shooter for my daughter.

    Thanks again in advance for your help.

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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    Beretta Silver Pigeons are beautiful shotguns ....can't go wrong with one of them .... I also like the Franchi Instinct SL ...nowhere near the craftsmanship as the Beretta but more in my price range for a field gun.

    It's a graduation gift shouldn't it be special for her?
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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    I know you are looking at an O/U, but have you considered the Benelli Legacy. Weighs in at 6lbs.

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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    Personally, I would not take a $2,000+ "High-Grade Wood" shotgun hunting.
    On the clay fields is one thing, but I guarantee you'll hate yourself after a day in the woods. The first scratch is always the worst.
    Toujours prêt

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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    You know what... I really didn't think that through... you're right, and it will make my daughter feel even worse, not to mentioned her fears while hunting of getting that first scratch... geeze, this is not easy and know I'm remembered why I asked you guy's. Thanks... maybe start looking for a practical gun. Suggestions?

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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    Quote Originally Posted by twolfe5411 View Post
    You know what... I really didn't think that through... you're right, and it will make my daughter feel even worse, not to mentioned her fears while hunting of getting that first scratch... geeze, this is not easy and know I'm remembered why I asked you guy's. Thanks... maybe start looking for a practical gun. Suggestions?
    For my thinking, you can never go wrong with an 870. With the reduction in costs you can go with the optional barrels to customize the gun from hunting to trap to HD.
    When the SHTF......be the fan.

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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    If you want a decent entry level field/clays O/U, I'd take a look at the Stoeger Condor. You can pick a new one up for around $400. Later on, if you want a nicer clay only gun go with a $2K gun and leave the Condor to hunting use.

    http://www.stoegerindustries.com/fir...ger-condor.php
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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    What is the point of owning a Porsche if you don't drive it.... Just saying
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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    Here's one that is in your price range. I have one in 12 ga. and it is a really nice gun. It may be too nice though.

    http://www.browning.com/products/cat...3&tid=461&bg=x

    Are you completely sold on the idea of an O/U?

    These are really nice as well and won't get trashed in the woods.

    http://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/b...nd-sport-2.php

    The carbon fiber and mix of stainless and bluing looks pretty cool IMO.


    I've seen way too many one year old Stoeger's fail to not bring it up...
    Last edited by eddyb74; March 24th, 2012 at 07:51 PM.

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    Default Re: Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

    You know... you are alot like me... I'm thinking the same thoughts, and that was always my philosophy in owning a gun... if I'm not going to use it, why own it.

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