Comparing some field o/u shotguns

[youttriggered]

Moving up to getting a dedicated field o/u shotgun. Budget before tax and fees will probably be around 5k.

Ones that caught my eye were Browning Citori 725 feather, Rizzini Br 110 light luxe, Beretta 686, Fabarm Elos d2, Ceasar Guerini Tempio light. Pretty sure I'll be going with a 20 gauge for all of these. Also will be working with my local gunfitter.

Seems like aluminum framed receivers with steel reinforcement on the breech is the way to go. Any first hand experiences with these would be appreciated!

 

[mlchase]

Big fan of the 686 silver pigeon (have two) and have always loved the feather XS version of the 525 and shot it well....at a SHOT Show shooting event years ago, they had to pry the 28-ga from me at the end of the day as I shot it so well. Can't go wrong with either of those - other ones you mention look nice -just havent shot them.

 

[youttriggered]

Big fan of the 686 silver pigeon (have two) and have always loved the feather XS version of the 525 and shot it well....at a SHOT Show shooting event years ago, they had to pry the 28-ga from me at the end of the day as I shot it so well. Can't go wrong with either of those - other ones you mention look nice -just havent shot them.

Was definitely liking the feel of the 28 gauge, but I still think I'll stick to 20 gauge for flexibility. haha

 

[casey36]

I'm a 28ga fan but I can tell you that the Guerini is very nce! I shot a round of clays with one and it was very tempting. If I hadn't just got another 28 s×s i would probably own one. The one i shot was a 20 and absolutely beautiful. It also felt like it was built for me. The Rizzini is a sweet gun also. I own a couple Berettas, so I might be biased a bit. I dont think you can go wrong with any of them.

 

[atmat]

Moving up to getting a dedicated field o/u shotgun. Budget before tax and fees will probably be around 5k.

Ones that caught my eye were Browning Citori 725 feather, Rizzini Br 110 light luxe, Beretta 686, Fabarm Elos d2, Ceasar Guerini Tempio light. Pretty sure I'll be going with a 20 gauge for all of these. Also will be working with my local gunfitter.

Seems like aluminum framed receivers with steel reinforcement on the breech is the way to go. Any first hand experiences with these would be appreciated!

Totally your money, and no judgement from me. But $5k doesn’t buy you a whole lot more than $2k does in a field shotty.

I love the 686’s personally. But go swing a handful and see what you like.

 

[youttriggered]

Totally your money, and no judgement from me. But $5k doesn’t buy you a whole lot more than $2k does in a field shotty.

I love the 686’s personally. But go swing a handful and see what you like.

That makes sense, I do feel that after the 2k mark, its just engraving and wood upgrades. Sporting guns might be different.

 

[Terrapin]

I agree with what others posted…. I prefer the 28 gauges for everything (except late season roosters) & for a field shotgun the only difference between a $3k and $5k gun is the decorations (figured wood & engraving). That equation changes for dedicated clays shotguns… real easy to spend $5k for an entry level gun

I’d probably buy whichever B gun I shot best. I shoot Brownings the best, but I look the best carrying a Berretta

I would look real hard at the 28ga / 20ga combo Beretta SPIII for $4650 from Joel Echan Guns. Truly a beautiful gun & having the second barrel set for late season would be nice. Plus they are a very classy organization to deal with.


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