Entry level Over/Unders?

[aqua_scummm]

Any recommendation on entry level Over/Unders? Preferably with wood furniture. I know CZ makes one and Savage/Stevens has one, both around $600. And I hear Stoeger has one a bit cheaper, but I've only ever seen their short "coach gun" side by sides.

[hermosabeach]

Cry once- buy once

You can find a lot of good deals on the older brownings
The older models have fixed chokes

You can pock up a great shotgun for skeet and upland hunting for around $1100

You can also look for newer models with removable / screw in chokes

The price you pay for ammo and skeet is not cheap

Over a 20 year period, the gun will stay with you

The fit, finish and resale on a nice double has kept me away from all of the eastern block imports

Cdnn investments tends to carry a fair amount of lesser know doubles

[BigYankee]

From the guns I've shot/played with, CZ/Huglu shotguns are nice. Fit and finish isn't as good as others, but the price is good. Stoeger's are ok, but I'd go with a CZ over a stoeger based on what I've seen personally. Sometimes your able to find old Browning Citori's at a good price if you look around.

[hermosabeach]

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/

Pages 78-83 of the catalog have a variety of shotguns
ADCO O/U for $369
Winchester $1099 - $1800 List
Lanber

[foxtrotuniformlima]

For your price point, I suggest you find a used or maybe even a NIB Remington Spartan 310. They were discontinued in 2009.

Made in Russia and imported to the US, they are also sold under the Baikal name.

[sengk]

I dont recommend the stoeger. Shoots good and hit's whatever i pointed at it but the wood is crappy and the shape of the stock hit's my cheek bone every time i shot it. It was fun shooting clays with it but I looked like I was in a fight afterward.

[Thefeeder]

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Shotguns are like shoes...they hurt when they don't fit right

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=425953

[aqua_scummm]

Thanks guys!

It looks like I'll be having to try some in person... I appreciate the feedback

[TROYSD]

I HAVe a browning and a ruger and a stoeger. stay way away from the stoeger. i won it at a du dinner.

[GVOllie]

My Stoeger works just fine. It will rust in a second, so I don't use it for ducks (anymore...), but a good field gun and works fine for trap. Two years and it is now starting to loosen up like it should.

I didn't buy it to pass down through the generations, I bought it to beat it up.

[XVIga_Rob]

I would say look at some used guns. You can usually find a lightly used model that fits you well, for a resonable price. Buying a gun that fits you properly, is money well spent. Otherwise, find a gun that you like (new or used), shoot it a bit, then get it fitted for YOU.
As for specific models, it's like buying a watch, shoes, car's, etc. It all depends on what YOU like. If a Browning or Berreta are too much $. Look for a Verona. They were made by F.A.I.R. in italy and imported/sold by Verona, who is now out of business. Right when they went out of business, I bought a 16ga LX501 with an engraved silver receiver from CDNN and LOVE this gun!!! Search for Verona o/u.

[Mana4real]

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/

Pages 78-83 of the catalog have a variety of shotguns
ADCO O/U for $369
Winchester $1099 - $1800 List
Lanber

I bought my Lanber from there. I bought the 2087 blemished unit. Put about 2500 rounds thru it since I got it earlier this year. Great gun for the price. I even wrote a review in this section if you want to search for it.

[TZL]

I have a crappy Maverick o/u big5 special... <$300 but I wouldn't recommend it

There are lots if nice used Winchester and Browning field guns around $1k

[XDshooter]

Go to a range and rent everything they have. You'll get a better idea what you will like.

[Rider1k]

I hunt over a Franchi. Mine has a Titanium reciever with gold inlays. Will run you about 1500 with a case, cleaning kit, and set of chokes. It's hands down the finest shotgun I have ever hunted with. They are a Italian company with Benelli as their parent. Fit and finish are top notch! Handling and swing are top notch! A little on the light side with the titanium so you will get a little shoulder check.Well worth it