There were durability issues with the Marlin and parts are scarce. In the past three years i have picked up a Superposed and two Citoris paying $850, 750, and 1100, the last for a Super light. The first Rugers had some problems so if you go that route, be sure it is late production.
20s generally sell a little higher than 12s.
You should consider a 12. You can shoot 7/8 and 1 ounce loads in it and they will pattern better than out of a 20.
True trueyou could just sell the 20ga shells, if you bought them at wally world you only have out about 20-22 dollars in them. and you could sell them for close to what you paid for them. eastbank.
My suggestion would be to forget about the USA made requirement, and start saving your money for a Browning Citori or a Beretta Silver Pigeon I. Or, look around for a nice used example. I've seen very nice older Citori's for $700.
Never heard of Franchi, I’ll check them out tooXeon256
I would also add Franchi to the mix. New or used, they're well made and durable shotguns that balance and handle very nicely; much like a Beretta O/U.
Never heard of SKB or Franchi, def will check them outHave very much enjoyed used SKBs (not USA guns, but very good and I've had had several). Have a Franchi 28 that is very good. My best O/U is a used Winchester 101 12, but surely can be found in 20. For some reason I have found that I prefer these to Brownings and Berettas, but that's maybe just me.
Any recommendations for a USA made 20 ga over/under that’s not a bank buster? Primarily for target/skeet/trap, etc. I really like the Browning Citori, however they’re exxxpeeeennnsive.
Another really good, reliable O/U in 12 or 20, is a Valmet 412...
You will have to find a used one, they were made in Finland...
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Where's the link to "that" one?Eeek! The Valmet is a beautiful piece but yikes 2300 used