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Which O/U to buy?

SirRonnySirRonny Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am wanting to buy an O/U shotgun in 12 gauge in the $1000 price range. This would include the Ruger Red Label, Berreta Whitewing, Winchester Supreme and Remington. Does anyone have opinions on which is the best value for money and why? Thanks!
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  • KnifecollectorKnifecollector Member Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would but the Ruger,fast handling, well balanced, just feels right when shooting. Beretta is imported if that makes any difference to you.
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    All beautiful guns! All worthy of the price.Ruger made here in the US of A. Remington... I'm not sure of.I believe that the older all blued Rugers are slowly finding their way into collector's hearts. Some have superior wood and finish and they fairly shout quality.By the way... Real collector appreciation is still years away. Have fun in the mean time.
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't forget the Browning CetoriThat being said, The best value is the one that fits you the best. Go to your friendly gun store and handle them all, you will find some fit and balance for you and some don't. The one you want is the one that fits you like a custom made suit.
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  • SirRonnySirRonny Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes tailgunner, I did forget the Citori and this is another consideration too. There are quite a few to choose from actually and since this is another MAJOR purchase, don't want to screw it up. I was wondering more if there was a better quality to one brand to another. I realize that in the world of O/U's that these are all "economy" guns, but I want to try to find the best quality for that price that I can. When I have gone to 5 different dealers, I have gotten 5 different opinions on what is better. This strangely enough runs with what they sell. So, I would like opinions from the people that are out there using them and working them. Thanks for the quick responses, I appreciate them all!
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  • roysharoysha Member Posts: 749 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    With shotguns, fit and comfort is even more important than with handguns. Try to handle as many of the models that you are interested in, as you can. I don't believe that, dollar for dollar, one is better than another.That said, my chioces are these: BERETTABERETTABERETTA
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  • SirRonnySirRonny Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    So roysha, what's your opinion on the Berreta? I guess I am going to have to go to the big city and see what fits good and go from there.
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm not a big fan of paying for depreciation on a new O/U.....I'd go with a nice previously owned Browning Belgium Superposed. In my opinion better quality than the Citori and won't go down in value, will probably go up.....down side is that most do not have screw in chokes. $1000 gets you in the mid-range of quality & features if you are buying new.
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sir RonnyI handled different models of Weatherby Winchester Ruger Baretta Paratizzi Browning and a few others. What I selected was the one model that fit me the best. If it dosn't fit you than you won't be happy with it, no matter what anyone else says.
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  • mark2mark2 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    As Rembrandt said if you can aford a few more dollars go with the browning superposed you will not be sorry and they will only go up in price, they are one of the nicest shooting guns I have
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  • AdamsQuailHunterAdamsQuailHunter Member Posts: 2,022 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello SirRonny:The Captain is going to shut this topic down as it has reached them magic number of 10 or so responses.1. It absolutely must fit *YOU*. I don't care who made it. If it doesn't fit you --- then you will not be happy with it.2. If if fits you --- then my choice is the Browning Superposed --- in 28 guage if you are a quail hunter.3. Second is the Ruger Red Label -- again if it fits you.4. I have a huge safe full of shotguns -- and nearly 50 seasons of quail and dove hunting behind me. If they do not fit you -- then I don't care who made them---you will not be happy with them.5. Don't count out other shotguns if they fit you. My favorite O/U is a Savage 444 in in 12 gauge. It fits me like a glove. It comes to my shoulder like greased lightening, and all I see is the rear bead --- no rib. No screw-in chokes like my Beretta Silver Pigeon in 28 gauge but perfectly fine for me as a dove field gun or even a coatal marsh rail gun.6. Above all else --- go with what fits *YOU*. All of the shotguns you have listed are fine machines. You will be pleased with which ever one *FITS* you. *NAME* means nothing
    ""FIT"" means everything.Regards
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  • SirRonnySirRonny Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for everyone's input on this subject and the first chance I get, I am heading someplace that I can shoulder each of these guns and see which one does fit me best. I was rereading some of my old Gene Hill books and he said basically the same thing that many of you did and that was fit was THE most important thing. Seeing as how this is going to be a major investment for me, I want everything to be right. Thanks again!
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  • giff6giff6 Member Posts: 18 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    While I agree with Rembrant & mark2, concerning Browning Superposed as being wonderful O/U's, I would not recommend if you intend to use steel shot. Best advice is to try a variety of brands and models.
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