Weatherby or Franchi ?

[savage112]

I am currently shopping for an over/under 20 gauge and have narrowed my choice down to either a Franchi Instinct L or the Weatherby Orion. Both guns have about the same features and I am leaning towards the Franchi, however the Orion is $600.00 cheaper. I don't hunt anymore, but I may want to try my hand at the local Skeet range. What's a guy to do, too many decisions?

 

[iron cat]

I am currently shopping for an over/under 20 gauge and have narrowed my choice down to either a Franchi Instinct L or the Weatherby Orion. Both guns have about the same features and I am leaning towards the Franchi, however the Orion is $600.00 cheaper. I don't hunt anymore, but I may want to try my hand at the local Skeet range. What's a guy to do, too many decisions?

If it matters to you, some of the Orions are made in Japan, and some in Turkey, as well as some of the earlier ones by Faysti. I have shot a Fausti made Orion in 28 , as well as several Instincts
All the guns handled and shot well, I liked the little Franchi 20's
Cat

 

[cosmic]

Franchi's prices have risen substantially over the last few years - I'd be inclined to look at the Weatherby. Does it have a steel receiver?

 

[brybenn]

I preferred the Franchi myself over the new Weatherby. It handled better and the forend shape fits my hand better. Just personal preference but I'd try to handle both before you decide

 

[savage112]

Franchi's prices have risen substantially over the last few years - I'd be inclined to look at the Weatherby. Does it have a steel receiver?

I believe it does have a steel receiver.

 

[IvoB]

Franchi
have an o/u from the late 60's
you can not go wrong with one