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Entry level O/U?

gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I was curious if there were any quality O/U's in the $600-$700 range. I'm considering getting an O/U, and would prefer to get something in this range. However, if none of them are worth crap, I'd rather spend the extra $$ and get something nice. I saw a Beretta Whitewing at Academy a while back for $999 and I'm still regretting having to pass on it.

-Marcus

I can't believe in the things, that don't believe in me. -MM
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  • tocamohatocamoha Member Posts: 271 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    baikal is a good o/u for 4 to 5 hundred. landber is good for 6 to 7.
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  • nelchrisnelchris Member Posts: 557 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    RUGER IS ABOUT IT.MAYBE GO USED ,WIN 101 OR WEATHERBY OR A BEATN UP BROWNING
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My father-in-law just bought a Ruger, with no engraving for $1100.

    -Marcus

    I can't believe in the things, that don't believe in me. -MM
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  • Old hickoryOld hickory Member Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You'll do much better quality wise going used. Number one bargain - Ithaca model 500 or 600. These can be picked up for $500 or a little more. They're well balenced, engineered and thr pre-1976 are hand engraved. For a little more you can get a non screw choke Winchester 101. I've owned both in 20 and 12 and so have most of my shooting friends. You can't go wrong with either!
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  • binderbinder Member Posts: 242 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cheap is in the eye of the beholder.
    If you ever need your money back Ruger is about as low as I would go new or as someone else said go with a good brand used. Often a good used Winchester, Browning, Remington or Ruger will show you how the action should feel when it gets broken in. Ruger o/u will usually loosen up fast while others vary.
    Also if you ever need parts, the above mentioned models have parts avaialble from several places. Other than the factory where can you get parts for the models you mentioned.
    good Luck...
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  • firing pinfiring pin Member Posts: 144 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have new in the box Red label 20 or 12 $950. Plus shipping.
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  • rokkmannrokkmann Member Posts: 47 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Buy the Ruger you can't go wrong there.I've got one myself and it's one nice shotgun.
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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    Ruger 20 guage in box 99% $825 plus shipping to your FFL.

    AlleninAlaska aglore@gci.net

    How would you rather die, 10,000 foot pounds of muzzle energy in the BUTT or a sharp knife in the HEART?
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  • Old hickoryOld hickory Member Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    gravedigger said 600 - 700. That's why I suggested the Ithaca or Winchester 101. By the way --- Ruger's really are to heavy - especially in the 20 guage. Real upland hunters will notice it after three hours. If your shooting sporting clays the weight is OK.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Traditions has just come out with the Uplander 2. Think I am going to get one.
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