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Finally, a nice sunny day where wifey and I can take Heidi (2011, FNH-SC1), her big sister Bertha (1984, Browning Citori) and the little sister Bobbie (2006, Franchi Renaissance Elite) to the range. Note that each shotgun has been gunsmith by a pro, which impacts the overall weight of each gun…mostly stock adjustments, butt pad upgrades and trigger works. Here are few quick descriptions and range reviews:
Descriptions: Bertha Heidi Bobbie
Gauge 12 12 20
Barrel Length 32” 28” 26”
Weight 9.1lbs 7.8lbs 5.7lbs
Wifey shot 24 rounds out of Bertha, 50 out of Heidi and 50 out of Bobbie; while, I shot 50 rounds out of Bertha, 100 out of Heidi and 50 out of Bobbie. Wifey is 85 plus percent shooter and I’m about 70 percent with shotgun. She has been shooting since 12th and I’m new to clay shooting.
Wifey dislikes Bertha mainly due to the weight and overall length of the shotgun; but, it was one of her father’s shotguns. It is just too large for her and most likely the same for most average size women. Bobbie was a gift from me to wifey and it was adjusted to fit her perfectly. But, wifey does like Heidi due to the added weight helping the transition between clays. For me, Heidi seem light due to Bertha is my main clay gun. The gaps in weight made me over lead between clays; however, being lighter, I could shot Heidi without getting tried. Bobbie is just way too light for me… Surprisingly, both Bertha and Heidi felt recoil is about the same! The extra weight of Bertha was match by the ported barrel of Heidi; while Bobbie has the harder felt recoil due to its featherweight even as a 20 gauge. With more range time, Heidi will become my main clay gun. I like the weight and over feel of the SC1 and I can shot more rounds with the SC1 over the Citori. Wifey wouldn’t mind using the SC1; but, she still like the Renaissance. In term of looks, it depends on if you are old school and care about the type of wood vs. the new laminated stock. But, both Bertha and Bobbie are highly engraved; while, Heidi is very clean and simple…
By the end of the day, wifey hit 70 percent with Bertha, 80 with Heidi and 95 with Bobbie. I was hitting 80 percent with Bertha, 70 with Heidi and 65 with Bobbie.
Descriptions: Bertha Heidi Bobbie
Gauge 12 12 20
Barrel Length 32” 28” 26”
Weight 9.1lbs 7.8lbs 5.7lbs
Wifey shot 24 rounds out of Bertha, 50 out of Heidi and 50 out of Bobbie; while, I shot 50 rounds out of Bertha, 100 out of Heidi and 50 out of Bobbie. Wifey is 85 plus percent shooter and I’m about 70 percent with shotgun. She has been shooting since 12th and I’m new to clay shooting.
Wifey dislikes Bertha mainly due to the weight and overall length of the shotgun; but, it was one of her father’s shotguns. It is just too large for her and most likely the same for most average size women. Bobbie was a gift from me to wifey and it was adjusted to fit her perfectly. But, wifey does like Heidi due to the added weight helping the transition between clays. For me, Heidi seem light due to Bertha is my main clay gun. The gaps in weight made me over lead between clays; however, being lighter, I could shot Heidi without getting tried. Bobbie is just way too light for me… Surprisingly, both Bertha and Heidi felt recoil is about the same! The extra weight of Bertha was match by the ported barrel of Heidi; while Bobbie has the harder felt recoil due to its featherweight even as a 20 gauge. With more range time, Heidi will become my main clay gun. I like the weight and over feel of the SC1 and I can shot more rounds with the SC1 over the Citori. Wifey wouldn’t mind using the SC1; but, she still like the Renaissance. In term of looks, it depends on if you are old school and care about the type of wood vs. the new laminated stock. But, both Bertha and Bobbie are highly engraved; while, Heidi is very clean and simple…
By the end of the day, wifey hit 70 percent with Bertha, 80 with Heidi and 95 with Bobbie. I was hitting 80 percent with Bertha, 70 with Heidi and 65 with Bobbie.
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