Regarding Stoeger SxS?

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Does anyone have an opinion on these 12/20 gauge sxs's they are putting out for under $500?

I'd love to own and hunt with a sxs but cannot afford $3000+ so this may be a good option.
 
gro0ve said:
Does anyone have an opinion on these 12/20 gauge sxs's they are putting out for under $500?

I'd love to own and hunt with a sxs but cannot afford $3000+ so this may be a good option.
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Might be nothing wrong with a Stoeger. However, you can buy all kinds of used, nicer handling, better quality SxS's for between $500.00 and $1500.00. No reason to go $3000.00. Using your price point of $3000.00, but settling for a new $500.00 gun is going to the far extreme on the bottom end.. Not something I would personally do. But it is your money.
 
Thanks for the info, the main reason is that I'm currently student and living off students wages means have less to invest, I'm a member of a local Sportsman's association and they have trap, skeet and sporting clay fields, my gf's dad also has a hunting lodge up near the spanish river and grouse are packed in there so tight you step on them on the trail lol.

I think I'm going to go with the 12g 28 walnut stock, however if anything nice comes up on the EE I'll for sure entertain that first, thanks guys!
 
Right now on the EE there is a very nice CZ Ringneck 12 gauge listed for $850.00 or best offer. If you want a modern SxS with choke tubes, they are good value for the money. It is a bit more than a $500.00 Stoeger but is a nicer gun. It says best offer so maybe you could get it for less. I would be getting this before the Stoeger.
 
I just bought a nice savage fox model b in 20 g for less than what you can get a stoeger for. Try a WTB if you Are serious. I had 3 responses in a week.
 
I agree with Thud,they are a well made shotgun. My 20 gauge is for sale as I stick to 12. My old 12 ga model B is a great clays gun too.
 
One of my skeet guns is a Stoeger Coachgun, double trigger, 20".
It's not my primary, but it has maybe 4K through it. Never one problem.

Myself and my mates have been impressed that it's lasted this long.
Wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

On the flip side, a friend has the single trigger version and had several trigger issues which required repair.
Not sure if it's a one off or the norm. Just saying.
 
My one and only double barrel is a Stoeger Uplander. Got this one in excellent shape for 300 bucks a couple years back, Its a 20 ga with an english straight grip, 24" barrels, double triggers and removable chokes. Its been my go to grouse gun for years now and its never let me down.
 
My buddy has hunted hard with the 20 ga. for partridge in the bush. It points like a dream with the 26" barrels and I got him the high visibility fire sight to replace the brass bead. It has the interchangeable chokes, and it's never let him down. if money is a concern and you don't have to be the kid with the coolest "big brand name" on the block, then Stoeger is your best bet. If I didn't have all the shotgun I need, I'd buy one in a hearbeat.
 
When it comes to shotguns buy what fits you. That in my case was a Stoeger Coachgun. And I don't regret buying it at all. Great little gun
 
I have had a Stoeger Uplander 20g for 3 grouse seasons now. No problems at all and to me it handles beautifully. I cannot fathom those who say these guns don't handle well.:D
 
Lex said:
I have had a Stoeger Uplander 20g for 3 grouse seasons now. No problems at all and to me it handles beautifully. I cannot fathom those who say these guns don't handle well.:D
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It all depends on what you classify as a great handling gun. (nothing to do with reliability). Put it beside a light, well balanced SxS and you will quickly see the difference. That is why there is more to buying a gun just because it goes bang. Do you really think there is no difference between a $500.00 Stoeger and lets say even a gauge specific CZ import (not even getting into english and vintage american guns here). If one wants to buy a Stoeger as a tool because it will fire when the trigger is pulled, that's fine and that's all what a lot of people want. But if you really want to appreciate the attributes that a SxS can give, a Stoeger isn't it. And you don't have to spend big dollars like some are implying. I can show you over a dozen guns in my safe that all are far superior in handling characteristics to a Stoeger and over half of them were less than $500.00 (used) and the rest under $1000.00. But as I said before. it all depends on what you want to spend your money on.
 
Lots to think about, and The reason I haven't put up a WTB add is because I'm still waiting on my PAL.

I figured I'd start my research well ahead that way I can go out with confidence and buy the right tool for the job the day it shows up :D

I greatly appreciate the info that's showing up here, and fully agree that there is more to the firearm than just going bang.

second part to this question, are there any benefits to getting a 20g over a 12g considering I'd like to use it for waterfowl as well as thick bush?

I had been thinking that the 12g would be useful for heavily wooded areas moreso than the 20?
 
Actually, it's usually the other way around. I would pick the 20 for bush hunting. If you are thinking pellet size might be a factor for twigs and such, a number 7 pellet in 12 gauge is the same size as a number 7 in 20 gauge. How much waterfowl hunting are you going to do? Lots of folks use the 20 for waterfowl. However, 20 gauge steel shot is usually more than 12 gauge. You can get a nice light 12 gauge that would be a joy to use in the bush but it would probably pack quite a wallop with heavier waterfowl loads. You need two guns.
 
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