Ruger Red Label Shotguns

Slooshark1

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I've had an interest in rifles more than shotguns but I seem to have built up a half decent arsenal of hunting rifles that I like. I just bought a new Golden Retriever puppy a few weeks ago and although I have an 870 pump shotgun, I'm thinking it's time to have a look at a nice side by side shotgun. I'm thinking 20 guage for hunting partridge.

Does anyone here have any experience with the Ruger shotguns? I've only seen them on their website. The seem a like a decent shotgun from the description and the price, but I'd like to talk to a few people before I take the plunge.

Best regards,

Slooshark1
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What SC said......those Bobwhites are nice given their quality category and price range.

The Ruger Gold Label (sxs)......are currently offered in 12ga only. I have read mostly very positive input in Shotgun World Forum and that has been further re-inforced by valued feedback from Sharptail (here at CGN). At this time, looking for a foolproof scheme to obtain one without the wife realizing that another shotgun is on its way into the house :D :D

BTW, very cute puppy.
 
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My understanding is that the Gold Labels are very nice but hard to come by. Another choice if you can find one is Browning BSS. No longer made they show up periodically and are great handling SXS's. If you really want a classic double see if you can find a nice 28 gauge. Do everything the 20 will in a lighter quicker package. I'm still looking for mine........
 
Don't overlook the Baikal line either. While not as frilly, they're solid and will last a lifetime.
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As mentioned the Gold Label is hard to find and doesn't come in 20 gauge. CZ, Baikal and Stoeger all offer reasonably priced 20 gauge sxs. Another more expensive option is the Beretta 471 which can also be had in 20 gauge.

Of that bunch I'd take the CZ but only because the 471 doesn't come as a sxs should -- with double triggers.;)
 
The Gold Label is a better gun than the CZ, but is more than twice the price. Current production Rugers weigh about 6 1/2 lbs. in 12 gauge only. The Bobwhite 20 gauge we are currently evaluating weighs the same. A lengthy gun review of the Bobwhites is very near completion, and will be posted on CGN. The Gold Label is one of the guns we used as a comparison.

Sharptail
 
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