Hi Brian,
I did quite a lot of research on this subject a couple years ago when I was
buying one for myself. Interesting that you use the CZ as an example. I
nearly bought that one. There are lots and lots of O/U shotguns in the $1k to
$2k range that will serve you for all sporting needs and hunting.
All the shotgun guys will correctly tell you, it all comes down to what gun
fits you best. I ultimately narrowed my search down to the Beretta Silver
Pigeon vs. the Browning Citori White Lightning - both costing around $2k. I
went with the Browning after getting a chance to lift both of them to my
shoulder. The Browning, which has a higher action profile, pointed much better
for me. The Beretta with its lower profile was difficult for my eye to find.
Beretta lovers will tell you they choose theirs for the same reason - personal
fit and preference. I also liked the idea of the all steel receiver better
with the Browning than the aluminum one on the Berettas.
Will you be at Saturday's indoor match? I'll be there, we can share notes.
Erich Thalheimer
INCE Board Certified Acoustical Engineer
27 Peterson Road, Natick, MA 01760
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Brian Laska
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 7:13 PM
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Subject: [hsa] Looking for advice on a versatile O/U shotgun
I�m not what you would call a shotgun guy (yet), but I�ve shot skeet a little
bit this year (literally starting Jan 1), and I really enjoy it - been getting
better and better every round - with a lot of help from many of the folks here.
Question One: That said, I am looking for an over/under shotgun that is a bit
versatile, meaning I�d like to use it for skeet/trap/clays as well as bird
hunting. Am I asking too much for one gun?
Question Two: There are too many options out there, so I suppose my question
comes to cost vs quality� As a newbie to the sport & hunting, what sets a $1k
CZ O/U apart from a $2-3k Browning?
All advice is appreciated.
Brian
