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over unders

SageSage Member Posts: 367 ✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
In the near future I would like to purchase a new or used over under to be used on birds and rabbits and maybe later some clay games. I would like to stay under $1000.00 Is this possible and still get something decent? Any thoughts, ideas and opinions welcome. Thanks in advance. [This message has been edited by Sage (edited 02-17-2002).]
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an excellent Winchester model 101 over and under, 20 gauge, 3" chambered, 28" modified and full chokes. This is the field grade version of the model 101. If you have any interest my e-mail is ronsuesnow@yahoo.com or reply here.
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Ruger Red Label. Top quality. Made in the USA. Real people who speak english.You won't be sorry!
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  • SageSage Member Posts: 367 ✭
    edited November -1
    Nord how much does a used field grade Red Label cost? Where are 101's made?
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  • mhansonmhanson Member Posts: 79 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a number of over and unders the ones the kids grab every time is the two browningsuperposed, they shoot great and they can hit with them every time. two of the best shotguns I have ever bought! I have a ruger woodside very nice gun and well built- but I can't hit a thing with it. the kids hate itif it was me I would buy the browning if you don't want to spend the mony on the superposed (about 15-1800.00) then buy the citori line from browning they will always be worth what you payed for them, citori guns are just over a 1000.00
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  • oldfriendsoldfriends Member Posts: 167 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Red Label Sporting Clays. Never had any problem with it. I wanted it for hunting and for clay bird shooting. It's been good for all I have used it for. You can get a good used Red Label for under a thousand. I also have a Red Label in 20 Ga. that is just as good. I don't think you will be sorry. Ed
    Life is Tough!It's Tougher if You're Stupid
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Winchester 101 is made in Japan by Miroku the same company that makes the Browning Citori. The Ruger is an excellent firearm that will give you years of service and they have making firearms since 1949. Miroku makes fine firearms and has been since 1893. A new Red Label will run you as little as $950. and will come with choke tubes. The Winchester 101 that I offered you does not have that option. Winchester 101 shotguns are considered collector items to those who collect such things. Ruger shotguns have not attained that level yet.
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    I could have picked up a very nice 20 ga. Red Label at the Clarence, NY show this weekend for $650.00. Stainless receiver, chokes, new condition.And what was stated above... Red Labels haven't attained collector status... YET!
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If fancy appearance isn't important, go with the Ruger all-weather with stainless barrels and synthetic stock. My dad got one in 12-gauge for under $900 new. You just hafta look.
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If your looking for an over and under, for clays, squirrels, dove, pheasant, (not for waterfoul). I'd say a 28ga. especially for long term shooting, its real easy on the shoulder, and you'll still be able to shoot it when your old (by then you'll be really good with it to.)I personally like the Browning Citori Upland style with the straight stock, say with a 24" barrel. Light weight, low reciol, fast on target and on the swing. My ideal over and under.
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  • dannejdannej Member Posts: 478 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I faced your dilemma years ago. I got some good advice then. Go to a show or sporting goods store and handle them all. Buy the one that fits you!! I wound up with the Winchester. The method to determine fit I used was to shut my eyes and throw the gun up to my shoulder and cheek comfortably. Then open your eyes. If you are looking right down the barrel at the bead, it fits. If you have to move around even a little bit, it doesn't. For me the Browning and the Ruger didn't fit. If you are like me when you buy it it will be the last shotgun you buy. I would suggest keeping that in mind when deciding on a price. Good luck!!!
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