Cast-on (left-hand) over unders <2000$

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dreamwaters

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I recently got my first cast-on waterfowl gun and my shooting has greatly improved - what a difference! I've sold my old cast-off O/U and use the new waterfowl gun for everything because I shoot better with it. Problem is that it's heavy and slow for upland, so I'm thinking of getting another O/U for that, but I refuse to get another cast-off gun. Anyone know which companies/models make cast-on or no-cast shotguns in the 2000$ range? So far I've heard that the Brownings are no-cast, but I'm not sure about Franchii. Would it be safe to assume that if the specs dont' talk about cast-off then they're no-cast, or do you think that cast-off is the default unless they say different?
Thanks!
 
"Generally" speaking .. the US gun companies produce guns without cast and the European companies, guns with some cast-off (yes, default for "righties") A few companies, such as Beretta produce guns cast-on for lefties ... like the 686E ,which can be had for just over $ 2000.


Good gunsmiths can either "bend" or "re-inlet" most "straight"
O/U's to provide "cast-on" for lefties.

Cast is only one of the "fit dimensions" that can contribute to better shooting for you. If your having difficulty, a good gunsmith conversant with shotgun fitting will be a big help to improving your scores.

Now ... standard question for most newbies who ask questions
" Where are you located ? " ... can't even begin to recommend a good gunsmith if you're in North-west Bumblef#@k !!!
 
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Not northwest - more like east!

Thanks for the reply. I have yet to find someone who really knows how to fit shotguns out here (Nova Scotia). I only know of one gunsmith, and let's just say that he doesn't inspire much confidence (DEFINITELY not enough to let him loose on a new Beretta!). One option is that might take advantage of a work trip to a bigger city some time, buy a gun that I've chosen, and arrange to visit a good gsmith to get it fitted right away (not just for cast, as you pointed out, but for drops, LOP etc... as well). Anyhow, still have some penny-pinching to do before I have to make any hard decisions.
 
dreamwaters ...

Great fondness for the east ! Well-practiced at cracking lobsters, shucking oysters and drinking dark rum ( fond of Black Diamond )

Where do you travel on business ??

If Montreal/Toronto, we can probably fix you up with
a good gun-fitter.

BB
 
Anything about lefty always welcome here.

Thanks again BB


beretta boy said:
dreamwaters ...

Great fondness for the east ! Well-practiced at cracking lobsters, shucking oysters and drinking dark rum ( fond of Black Diamond )

Where do you travel on business ??

If Montreal/Toronto, we can probably fix you up with
a good gun-fitter.

BB
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Travel for fitting...

Travel is variable, but a stopover in Montreal or TO is easy or even unavoidable most of the time. First step will be to get the gun that I want, then I'll worry about fitting. I think I'm better to focus on finding something with all the features that I want and none that I don't without worrying too much about getting a LH stock, and then go and get it fitted by someone capable when I'm travelling somewhere suitable.
Thanks!
 
That's what I do ... although I'm a right-handed shooter, I don't have anything in the cabinet that hasn't been changed in terms of one or more of either cast, pitch, LOP and/or drop at comb/heel. Factory guns are at best something of a fit compromise - aimed at approximating at least a close fit for a majority of the poulace - certainly not me - and apparently not you !

A shotgun has to "FIT" firstmost ... and theat means a combination of stock dimensions correct & comfortable for the individual shooter, so that the shotgun "shoots where you look" (and that doesn't mean just "shoots straight" when you take the time to line it up from a stationary position on a fixed aiming point )

Good balance is also important ... somewhere between overly muzzle heavy or muzzle light. Either can negatively affect your swing - and your score - whether it be on game or targets.

You should be able to find a 28" - 20 gauge in a new Browning, Beretta or Caesar Guerini with the features you like - in and around to a little over
the $ 2000 mark. There should be some pretty good stuff in the used gun market at that price level too !
 
Or better still, get your new 20 ga Beretta and a BATF form to take it across the border.

Coles is about 8 hours from Halifax ... nice part of Maine for a holiday.

Pick out your new wood in person - and have it installed/fitted while you're there. LL Beans is about 25 minutes away if you need to kill some time while you're waiting. ( Maybe you need a new pair of Upland boots and a skeleton vest too ? ) There's a Sporting Clays range ( Varney ) about half an hour from Cole's ... go put your newly stocked left-hand, cast-on, fitted for a southpaw Beretta through the ringer to see if you want any final adjustments before you depart.

Money well spent ! :D
 
Maine millionaires!

Thanks Berettaboy! I can see that being a very satisfying and expensive trip - especially AFTER the divorce... :D . I'll keep it in mind as I save my pennies...
 
You best take her with you .... mine can give you the directions on
how to get to Coles ... and from there to Cooks Lobster Pound ...and from there to L.L. Beans... and from there to Kennebunkport & The Trading Post...
and from there to Orvis ... :D

Yes, a little pricey ... but just what is it you're saving it for ??? :confused:
 
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