Inexpensive over under?
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kjeff50cal
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If you live in a place that is near an Academy store go to to the gun counter and ask to see the Yildiz O/Us. Made in Turkey the base model is around $400 and they have a Clays version for around $760. I've heard no complaints about them.
http://www.yildizshotgun.com/products.htm
http://www.yildizshotgun.com/products.htm
New_geezer
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At Shotgunworld.com the Yildiz seems to get consistently good reviews unlike reviews of some of the other Turkish makes which are more of a mixed bag. I shoot a Baikal izh-27, now sold thru Remington as a Spartan 310. I personally like mine a lot. In general Baikals are built more for function than looks. You might try to find a Verona. IIRC model 501 or 502. We don't get them in CA but friends in other forums from the midwest absolutely rave about them. Again IIRC the price runs around $500-$600. Verona is an importer not a manufacturer and I believe Verona as a nameplate is no longer. But the guns may still be had and parts are available. The actual maker of Verona O/Us was FAIR Rizzinni, and I believe either Savage or Remington are now importing them but at a significant price hike. But if you are patient and look carefully you may still find one at a bargain price. Simply based on my reading from people I trust, I wouldn't hesitate even if I found one used at a reasonable price.
Of course if you start shooting a lot of clays you will quickly see that you will spend more on ammo, clays, etc than you did on the gun. Just a heads up for a potential wifey problem in waiting - best play is to get her interested in clays too.
Of course if you start shooting a lot of clays you will quickly see that you will spend more on ammo, clays, etc than you did on the gun. Just a heads up for a potential wifey problem in waiting - best play is to get her interested in clays too.
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Take a look at the Turk's, Huglu, DeHaan, CZ, Tristar, the Yildiz. I like them all.
Lanber is another one to look for, very well regarded Spanish o/u.
Lanber is another one to look for, very well regarded Spanish o/u.
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Take a look at a Stoeger Condor o/u. I bought one from Dicks Sporting Goods several months ago for about $300 and love it. It's not fancy but is well put together and quite functional. Shot my best scores with it right out of the box. 
I use it for trap shooting and like it better for that purpose than other shotguns I have.
The only thing I changed on it was to replace the rod that automatically sets the safety when the action is opened with a pin. (That change is easily reversable, if desired.) I also pulled the extractor and smoothed the bearing surfaces to reduce friction when chambering. (Friction can cause brass on the shell to hang up on the chamber mouth.)
I use it for trap shooting and like it better for that purpose than other shotguns I have.
The only thing I changed on it was to replace the rod that automatically sets the safety when the action is opened with a pin. (That change is easily reversable, if desired.) I also pulled the extractor and smoothed the bearing surfaces to reduce friction when chambering. (Friction can cause brass on the shell to hang up on the chamber mouth.)
BozemanMT
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Well, maybe it's her turn for a gun.
The wife and I trade off
My turn, her turn.
Sometimes I buy her one because I want one.
Anyway, there are some good values in teh used market.
I don't know how inexpensive inexpensive is, but you can get a Browning/Beretta that is new for 1500+ for well under a $1000 used and I mean barely used.
That's where i would start.
Cheap O/U's are cheap for a reason. (Just MHO)
The wife and I trade off
My turn, her turn.
Sometimes I buy her one because I want one.
Anyway, there are some good values in teh used market.
I don't know how inexpensive inexpensive is, but you can get a Browning/Beretta that is new for 1500+ for well under a $1000 used and I mean barely used.
That's where i would start.
Cheap O/U's are cheap for a reason. (Just MHO)
MCgunner
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I've been talking myself out of getting a Yildiz for a while now. It's not a matter of the gun's quality, heck of a deal for what you are getting. Just that I don't NEED it. :banghead:
X2. Clay target shooters are fickle when it comes to guns and often lightly used o/us are on sale at the local shooting grounds for very good prices.
Do you absolutely have to have an o/u? If not then I'd suggest a Beretta 391. They are less expensive than the o/u and one of the better clay target guns.
Scoupe
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To directly answer your question, I would suggest looking at Remington Spartan line made by Baikal of Russia. If you have a little more cash at hand, I would suggest looking at Lanber from Spain. I am not a fan of Turkish guns in general.
Now for the unsolicted opinions. You didn't mention what your price range is, so "inexpensive" is pretty subjective. You did mention that sporting clays is your primary interest in an O/U. I believe the best sporting clays gun under $1000 is probably an auto-loader. I like Remington 1100s. Proven, robust design. Takes the beating of a tournament gun. Easy to tweak for fit. Can be found used for $500 and less. Another good, and probably more popular in sporting circles, choice would be the Beretta 391. Expect to pay up to $200 more for a comparable used one.
If your heart is set on an O/U (and no O/U owner would blame you) for clays, I strongly suggest skipping over the lower priced O/U guns and save up for a used Browning or Beretta. If you get even semi-serious about sporting, or any other clay game, you will be glad you held out for the higher quality tool.
Now for the unsolicted opinions
. You didn't mention what your price range is, so "inexpensive" is pretty subjective. You did mention that sporting clays is your primary interest in an O/U. I believe the best sporting clays gun under $1000 is probably an auto-loader. I like Remington 1100s. Proven, robust design. Takes the beating of a tournament gun. Easy to tweak for fit. Can be found used for $500 and less. Another good, and probably more popular in sporting circles, choice would be the Beretta 391. Expect to pay up to $200 more for a comparable used one.If your heart is set on an O/U (and no O/U owner would blame you) for clays, I strongly suggest skipping over the lower priced O/U guns and save up for a used Browning or Beretta. If you get even semi-serious about sporting, or any other clay game, you will be glad you held out for the higher quality tool.
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