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Beretta White Onyx or Weatherby Athena III ??

bowkill1978bowkill1978 Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
edited January 2006 in Ask the Experts
Hello everyone! I've been a frequent viewer of Gunbroker but I'm new to the forum. I've got a question regarding a couple Over/Under shotguns. Which is a better gun - the Beretta White Onyx or the Weatherby Athena III? Why? What are the pro's and con's of each? I want a 12 gauge with either a 26" or 28" barrel. It will be used to hunt dove and quail and to shoot skeet. Why these two particular guns, you ask? Well, to make a long story short, my company is going to buy me a nice O/U and these are the only two choices I have. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!
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  • mbsamsmbsams Member Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hmmm? A Porsh or a Mercedes??? I think your friends will be more impressed if you say Weatherby. Some life decisions are really tough.
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  • allechalleyallechalley Member Posts: 888 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Personally, I'd take the Beretta. Seems to me the Weatherby's had some issues with the firing pins, ect. a few years ago, but I don't remember if it was the Athena or the Orion. I've shot a demo Weatherby and didn't like the 'feel'. Probably just me, but I would certainly try to shoot or at least look both over before deciding.
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  • nralifersnralifers Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    We are not talking rifles here guys---every manufacturer has its touted products
    BERETTA!!!!
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  • carbine100carbine100 Member Posts: 3,071 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Weatherby has had issues with their shotguns as mentioned above. I have a friend that wouldn't take another if you gave it to him. Another vote for BERETTA!
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