Recommend a Value O/U Shotguns for a PA Resident

calicojack · Nov 8, 2021

Task lead for my project is looking for a clays O/U shotgun. He is willing to go used. That being said, I think he would be happy with a new Tristar.

I told him a nice used Browning or Beretta would probably be a good bet. What specifically do you guys suggest, new or used? I doubt he would spend more than $1200, but you never know.

fogman · Nov 8, 2021

Subscibed to the thread.

My son started shooting trap, skeet and sporting clay's with 4-H. He's been wanting an O/U. He's been looking at the Weatherby Orion and the Mossberg Gold Reserve.

308Scout · Nov 8, 2021

Beretta, Browning, Benelli. Killer Bs. After that Stoeger has some good value options. Stoeger is owned by Benelli.

https://www.stoegerindustries.com/over-and-under-shotguns

slsc98 · Nov 8, 2021

I’ve picked up some excellent o/u’s off cards thumbtacked in the “For Sale” section of the bulletin board in the clubhouse at PG Skeet & Trap …

“Buy once, cry once” when it comes to an o/u one will be shooting more than several times a year (Browning, Beretta)

Personally, I lean toward Brownings as the Citoris are extremely DIY-friendly when it comes to swapping pins, springs or any other parts in to / out of the receiver … and Citori parts are readily accessible everywhere (as well as direct from Browning)!

teratos · Nov 8, 2021

I’m a Browning fan. Beretta makes a good gun, but they don’t fit me quite right. Try both, they fit differently.

jimbobborg · Nov 9, 2021

I paid that much or less for either of my 1960s vintage Browning Superposeds.

Pinecone · Nov 9, 2021

The three most important things.

Fit, Fit, and FIT.

Whichever quality O/U fits him best.

I fit Brownings best.

fabsroman · Nov 18, 2021

If it is an "entry level" shotgun, then it really will come down to fit because most of those do not come with an adjustable stock for LOP, etc. As others have said, it really does come down to fit/feel. The Brownings feel short for me in LOP, or at least they did in the early 90s when I switched over to Beretta. I switched to Beretta/Benelli in 1994 and have never looked back. Meanwhile, my buddy in law school loved himself some Browning.

He should try some guns out. Maybe shoot some that friends already own and/or rent some from clays ranges and try them out. When buying a new vehicle, at least you get to test drive it. Not so much with guns unless you borrow or rent something.

Marc32 · Dec 3, 2021

I own a couple different brand shotguns, Benelli, Browning, Remington, and CZ. I’ve been impressed with my CZ shotgun. Pricing is definitely lower compared to the other brands I listed. I feel the quality is right up there with Benelli. Something you may want to look at as well.

rehtlaw · Dec 4, 2021

I picked up a used SKB 505 {made in japan} maybe 20 years ago from a gentleman at PG skeet and am very satisfied with it. The 505 was a field model and will take 3 inch shells so I figure shooting target loads should never wear it out.

sxs · Jan 3, 2022

rehtlaw said:
I picked up a used SKB 505 {made in japan} maybe 20 years ago from a gentleman at PG skeet and am very satisfied with it. The 505 was a field model and will take 3 inch shells so I figure shooting target loads should never wear it out.

Japanese made SKBs were generally pretty good guns. I'm not as sure about those that are currently made in Turkey, but have read many parts are interchangable. I just know that Turkey is the China of guns. If a company keeps after the factory about QC, they can be quite good. But they are often little more than junk.

SkiPatrolDude · Jan 3, 2022

If his budget is ~$1200... check out the Browning Cynergy CX. It's an excellent shotgun and can be had for only a small amount more than that, and he's got the benefit of something he won't likely ever need to replace.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/browning-cynergy-cx-over-under-shotgun

I know it's listed at $1649 but I've seen it pretty regularly for sub $1500. If you catch it at the right time, you can sometimes find a good Browning rebate on top of it.

I shoot absolutely lights out with mine and it handles beautifully with it's low profile receiver; negating my need for any comb adjustments for proper fit.

For budget guns I have heard pretty good things about CZ O/U's.

tdt91 · Jan 3, 2022

OP, if you have not already purchased an Over/Under then defiantly check out CZ. A year or so ago BPS had a special on one that was $700 and I bought one. It's very nice and a tight action. I showed it to some long time Trap shooters and they were impressed for a $700 O/U. It's very much like the Drake but with another feature or two. On the CZ website they show some nice Sporting guns within your price range.

Aamdskeetshooter · Jan 3, 2022

Stay away from the Tristar. Some are fine and others aren’t. Your advice about a used Browning or Beretta is exactly what I advise new shooters looking for an O/U. I have 35+ years of experience shooting clay targets.

Recommend a Value O/U Shotguns for a PA Resident

The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast

Member Benefits:

calicojack

American Sporting Rifle

fogman

Active Member

308Scout

Ultimate Member

slsc98

Ultimate Member

teratos

My hair is amazing

jimbobborg

Oddball caliber fan

Pinecone

Ultimate Member

fabsroman

Ultimate Member

Marc32

Member

rehtlaw

Member

sxs

Senior Member

SkiPatrolDude

Ultimate Member

tdt91

I will miss you my friend

Aamdskeetshooter

Ultimate Member

Users who are viewing this thread

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Latest threads

Forum statistics

Share this page