Which over under to buy

Originally Posted by REM3200
Bought a 12 gauge with 30" barrels Citori Lightning Sporting in 1998 and another lightly used Special Sporting Citori with 28 " barrels a couple years ago and both have been excellent guns. Yet to spend anything on them for repairs.

Had a second set of barrels fitted to the one gun with a high rib and those two guns cover my Sporting needs in 12 gauge - along with a couple semi autos of course :)

Covey Ridge said:
How do they compare to the Remington 3200?
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I actually prefer my Browning Sporting guns over the 3200's mostly for the better stock fit with the pronounced grip and palm swell along with the raised rib.

Certainly taking nothing away from the 3200's just where I'm at with my shooting at present which could change by the spring:)

Picked up a 26" BSS 12 gauge IC / Mod off the EE that I finally got out and shot yesterday. Was about -10 and windy for the half dozen of us silly enough to be out there. Missed several but see some promise and a lot of fun in future shooting with it.

For a mid priced relaible gun no hesitation recommending Browning Citori's.
 
I just sold my 20ga red label to fund another project. After 13 years of trouble free shooting I can say I would have no problems recommending one. I have a cz sxs and love it but I can't comment on the o/u's
 
Thanks for all the replies and sorry for not responding. I've been away for a bit and forgot to get back to this thread. While away I shouldered quite a few O/U 's. The Red Label, CZ woodcock in 20guage, CZ Redhead in 12 guage,Browning Lightning, Berreta 686 and 687 and a Perazzi and at $3800 it was waaay out of budget for me. I really liked the Berretas but also a little high in price. I can get a 686 or 687 for $2200. The Browning Lightning I found for $1700. I realize the Bereta was not one that I had on my narrowed down to list but for some reason I overlooked it. Right now I'm leaning towards the Browning Lightning because I liked it and price.
Thanks again and I welcome your suggestions or opinions.
Mike
 
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ssphunter said:
Thanks for all the replies and sorry for not responding. I've been away for a bit and forgot to get back to this thread. While away I shouldered quite a few O/U 's. The Red Label, CZ woodcock in 20guage, CZ Redhead in 12 guage,Browning Lightning, Berreta 686 and 687 and a Perazzi and at $3800 it was waaay out of budget for me. I really liked the Berretas but also a little high in price. I can get a 686 or 687 for $2200. The Browning Lightning I found for $1700. I realize the Bereta was not one that I had on my narrowed down to list but for some reason I overlooked it. Right now I'm leaning towards the Browning Lightning because I liked it and price.
Thanks again and I welcome your suggestions or opinions.
Mike
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Where did you see O/U Perazzi for $3,800? If it is in good condition you should "beg borrow and steal" to get it no matter what the age. Build quality is much higher on "P' gun than any of the other guns you listed and it will last for generations.
 
Win/64 said:
Where did you see O/U Perazzi for $3,800? If it is in good condition you should "beg borrow and steal" to get it no matter what the age. Build quality is much higher on "P' gun than any of the other guns you listed and it will last for generations.
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Out this way there are lots of old perazzi guns for this price and under. Most have been rode hard and put away wet. They are really only good for one thing and that is shooting fluffy trap targets.
 
Covey Ridge said:
Out this way there are lots of old perazzi guns for this price and under. Most have been rode hard and put away wet. They are really only good for one thing and that is shooting fluffy trap targets.
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Send me a list.... They are hell on sporting clays too. :)
 
If you are looking for a great shotgun at very reasonablr price, the Yildiz should not be overlooked. The workmanship is amazing given the low prices. I own two and plan to get another soon.
 
Even mentioning Krieghoff in the same thread with Yilditz, CZ, Remington, Berretta, Perrazzi, is blasphemy!! Okay, for those who have never owned one; it's like comparing Lamborghini to a cobalt or neon or any Chev.
 
ben hunchak said:
Even mentioning Krieghoff in the same thread with Yilditz, CZ, Remington, Berretta, Perrazzi, is blasphemy!! Okay, for those who have never owned one; it's like comparing Lamborghini to a cobalt or neon or any Chev.
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Krieghoff = Over priced and overly complicated. Becides I don't need a gun that blows up in my face.
 
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Win/64 said:
Check some of the posts on Trapshooters.com. It has happened to a few "K" guns lately.
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I could not do that. If it was not for the recent cold spell, I would not have time for nutz threads. I have never owned a K gun, but I have been around them all my shooting life, and all I can say is if one blows up, I would investigate and rule out a lot of things before I would suspect the gun.

Sometimes I wish I lived in the States. I see from a few rags that I have read, that Hal is willing to let you try a K gun and all that is required is to pay the shipping?
 
Win/64 said:
Where did you see O/U Perazzi for $3,800? If it is in good condition you should "beg borrow and steal" to get it no matter what the age. Build quality is much higher on "P' gun than any of the other guns you listed and it will last for generations.
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I've seen fixed chokes MX3s in that price range along with the occasional MT6.

As for Krieghoffs I shot one for a few years. A K-gun is like driving a large German sedan while a P-gun is more like a Ferrari. Both are good guns it just depends on your preference. I like the Perazzi.
 
I was in Wholesale sports. The girl at the counter was just selling it. I was looking at a Red Label finding it expensive and she said to check this one out. It felt awsome and I didn't look at the barrel stamp but I'm positive she said Perazzi.
Mike

Win/64 said:
Where did you see O/U Perazzi for $3,800? If it is in good condition you should "beg borrow and steal" to get it no matter what the age. Build quality is much higher on "P' gun than any of the other guns you listed and it will last for generations.
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X2 on Perazzi. I've got three of them and wouldn't trade em for anything. Better handling than anything else, hands down.
 
I guess I never did get back to this thread. I thought I'd mention that I bought the Beretta 687. All I have to do now is cut the stock down a little. Thanks for all the input.
Mike
 
ssphunter said:
I guess I never did get back to this thread. I thought I'd mention that I bought the Beretta 687. All I have to do now is cut the stock down a little. Thanks for all the input.
Mike
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Good choice ... glad you saw the light :)

"It has to fit to hit" ... work slowly and pattern to check your progress.

"She really comes up nice" doesn't mean a damn thing.
The gun has to shoot where you're looking !!!
 
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