20g O/U reccomendations

[BigUglyMan]

Browning Citori...........
Rob

If you can't find a Superposed.

 

[DOUGLAS D]

Citori Gran Lightning if you can find one.
The Ruger Red Label is another good choice but keep in mind parts are getting harder to find for the Ruger.
Some of the older blue receiver Rugers have spectacular wood that beats the wood on guns costing thousands more.
I've got both and they are keepers for sure.

 

[Brutus]

The only RRL that weighs what it should is the 28 gauge.
Just my own opinion.

 

[drpestilence]

Well - The OP could refine his search by deciding whether he wants:

- single or double triggers?
- extractors or ejectors?
- aluminum vs steel receiver?
- fixed chokes vs removeable chokes?
- warranty and/or parts and repair service in Canada?

The last point would be a major consideration for me. I own several shotguns of the B type, but also others such as Brno, Baikals, Win 101 etc. I shoot them all, and enjoy them for what they are. I have noticed that both Browning and Beretta have been very successful in their marketing efforts over the last few years, and have been able to ramp up their pricing for their guns substantially. A new 686/687 is now running north of 2700$, with used running around the 2K mark, and they aint no beauty queens. On balance, this does give the opportunity for new players to come into the market. With western trained engineers and CNC machinery, some Turkish manufacturers are putting out a pretty good product. This is vindicated by the fact that several established manufacturers (CZ, Savage, Mossberg, Bernardelli, etc) are outsourcing to them. I have recently been caught up with the "Turkish Bug" and am toying around with the purchase of one of the Churchill Orcaps, as it has the features I like, and has curb appeal. However, as I stated earlier, service in Canada would be a prime consideration.

Awesome point on the local service, shipping guns outside of Canada from what I've heard is a nightmare. I think extractors are my preference and removable chokes. Ima edit some details into my original post.

 

[drpestilence]

I bought a Savage 20ga O/U with 26" barrels last year. It came with 5 chokes,it's light and fast swinging. I own 12ga Remmies I use for waterfowl. This little shotgun is a sweetie for upland.

I've heard many a good thing about Savage.

 

[Brutus]

I've heard many a good thing about Savage.

Milano ???

 

[squidxm]

I have a 20ga Franchi Instinct SL for grouse. Very light for all day walks.

 

[Falconflyer]

Milano ???

Savage Milano... made by FAIR and a good product!

 

[Brutus]

Savage Milano... made by FAIR and a good product!

Yes sir. Hereabouts CT gun rack had one in 410. Now I am not interested in that small an O/U. But if I did not already own an SKB in 20 gauge I would look really hard at these nice Italian shotguns.

 

[cosmic]

Savage Milano... made by FAIR and a good product!

I had a Milano a few years ago in 12 g. Used the gun for the various sporting disciplines for a few years, no complaints. Unfortunately, it didnt fit the best - Surprisingly, it was cast neutral. I do remember that it took a fair amount of effort to break and load the gun.

 

[Falconflyer]

I have a FAIR 20/28 combo O/U and even though it has about 4 thousand 20 gauge and 5 or 6 thousand 28 gauge through it still opens quite stiff. It's a nice gun though and one of my favorites!

 

[Brutus]

I have a FAIR 20/28 combo O/U and even though it has about 4 thousand 20 gauge and 5 or 6 thousand 28 gauge through it still opens quite stiff. It's a nice gun though and one of my favorites!

Wow. Thanks for the insight.

 

[jamesharrison]

Try to find a Miroku Superior 20 gauge. Got a pair in 12 & 20 for 1 large, but sold the 20 as there was nothing I couldn't do with 7/8th's or 1 oz 12 gauge loads that I needed a 20 for.