Ok, I'm not asking for someone to make a decision for me. I just want to know some makes and models. What I'm looking for is an O/U with a 26" barrel or less, a selective ejector, I don't want it to spit out unused shells, and it shouldn't cost more than $500-$600.
Looking for an Over Under shotgun
- Thread starter Beskytte
- Start date
- Status
Labyrinth666
Member
new or used?
jakk280rem
Member
Take a look at CZ.
Thank you jakk280rem, CZs are around the top of my price range, but so are all the cheapo O/Us... It's not easy to find find a cheap one that fits my specifications. Also, just so you know, I'm looking for a 12ga, not really interested in the other calibers or gauges.
Labyrinth666
Member
I think there is a website called budsgunshop or something like that (someone help me out with the name here)... I would check there... Or there is a store called gander mountain if there is one in your area I would check there also
Snarlingiron
Member
Take a look ad CDNN. They are a close out / liquidation outfit. They have some good prices on o /u shotguns. A buddy of mine just ordered a Lanber, 12 ga. The gun is made in Spain, and is very nicely made and finished. I shot it yesterday. For the money, I think this is about as good as it gets. They are cosmetic rejects. My friends has a recoil pad that isn't a perfect fit. Now when I say that, you have to really look very closely to see it.
Go here, and download the catalog. They are available in 3 grades ranging from $499.00 to $649.00.
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/dowournewcat.html
Good luck.
Go here, and download the catalog. They are available in 3 grades ranging from $499.00 to $649.00.
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/dowournewcat.html
Good luck.
oneounceload
member
Look for used SKB, Browning, Verona, possibly a Beretta - in field versions. You might be hard pressed to find the target versions in your price range
Yes. If you can find a gun that ejects unfired rounds by design, you deserve a medal.
That's not how they work.
Automatic ejectors = selective ejectors = ALL ejectors I know of
The alternative is Extractors, which don't eject anything. They just pry the shell out a little so you can eject it with your fingers.
That's not how they work.
Automatic ejectors = selective ejectors = ALL ejectors I know of
The alternative is Extractors, which don't eject anything. They just pry the shell out a little so you can eject it with your fingers.
DeepSouth
Random Guy
Buds Gun Shop
They do normally have good prices.
You might be surprised, this Thursday I am going to ride with a buddy of mine to pick up/look at a used Browning Citori for $650, Has a 24" in barrel to, if my buddy decides not to buy it I'll let you know if you want.
Last edited:
I'll mainly use the gun for skeet/ clay pigeons, I've never really been hunting much... It was very nice Browning, made better because it was a gift from a "favored family member". I also just like O/Us, very nice looking to me, really fast reloads (not that that would be important most of the time), and somehow imply a sense of class...
I am familiar with budsgunshop. I've browsed it for probably a year, but because of my prolonged financial situation, I've never been able to purchase from there.
I am familiar with budsgunshop. I've browsed it for probably a year, but because of my prolonged financial situation, I've never been able to purchase from there.
The only gun worse than a 26" Citori would be a 24" Citori, I think. I wouldn't want either one.
20 Gauge Citoris are shootable, but still about the most awkward-feeling subgauges around. The 12s? 30"+ are all right, but field guns are truly awful, and overweight, to boot.
My advice? Shoot it at a crossing clay pigeon before you agree to buy it.
Beskyette, you won't see any 26" or shorter O/Us at the skeet or clays range unless someone is getting ready to use a 26" field gun for hunting. Definitely swing before you buy. 26" is great for a fast-pointing gun (I love my old 26" 20 Gauge SKB O/U for quick birds like quail) but clay pigeons favor a smooth swing.
Serious Sporting Clays shooters tend to use 30" or longer barrels. 28" is good for all-around use, IMO and in lots of others' opinions.
Last edited:
DeepSouth, thank you for the option, but I'm just checking around and looking at prices and considering choices right now. It will still be a few paychecks before I can afford a $650 price tag, let alone 400 or 500.
The Browning I did handle, the one that belongs to my friend, is around 26". I guess that means that I am looking for a field model.
The Browning I did handle, the one that belongs to my friend, is around 26". I guess that means that I am looking for a field model.
Actually I saw a Lanber when I was looking at the .pdf of their magazine. If it's still $400, like it says in there, I might be interested in it. Still have a couple weeks to make a decision though. Might be able to find something better by then.
DaleCooper51
Member
Beskytte -
I'm not sure what winter is like where you live, but here it is pretty chilly and I really don't shoot all that much from December through February. I know that you are looking to get a shotgun now, but unless a spectacular deal comes your way, why not wait until spring. Put some cash away each paycheck and get a browning or something equivalent that you really want. Aside from the cost of the gun which may seem like a lot of money right now, will pale in comparison to the amount spent on shells (or reloading supplies) and range fees. My advice is not to rush into things.
If you really can't wait to get a gun, I would probably buy a used autoloader and shoot it for a year or two. I bought a used 1100 for $300 and shot it for a year and a half. In that time, I made a bunch of friends at the skeet club and was able to try a bunch of guns. This helped me figure out what I liked and disliked in guns in order to make a good decision when I had enough money to get the gun I wanted.
I'm not sure what winter is like where you live, but here it is pretty chilly and I really don't shoot all that much from December through February. I know that you are looking to get a shotgun now, but unless a spectacular deal comes your way, why not wait until spring. Put some cash away each paycheck and get a browning or something equivalent that you really want. Aside from the cost of the gun which may seem like a lot of money right now, will pale in comparison to the amount spent on shells (or reloading supplies) and range fees. My advice is not to rush into things.
If you really can't wait to get a gun, I would probably buy a used autoloader and shoot it for a year or two. I bought a used 1100 for $300 and shot it for a year and a half. In that time, I made a bunch of friends at the skeet club and was able to try a bunch of guns. This helped me figure out what I liked and disliked in guns in order to make a good decision when I had enough money to get the gun I wanted.
I had planned to buy a cheap pump shotgun, it has good reviews and is under $200. So I think I will take your advice, Dale, and try to make some friends at a range.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice and opinions so far.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice and opinions so far.
Dan-O
Member
If you are close to Joplin you could check out Yildiz at Academy Sports. They start at $399 and are decent guns, and light to boot.
oneounceload
member
If your goal is clay target shooting, light is NOT what you want. Heavy gun plus light target loads equals the ability to shoot a lot with less discomfort. Target guns get shot - a LOT. The cost of the gun is the least of your costs over the long haul - unless you go too cheap and you need to keep getting it repaired. Just something to keep in mind
- Status
