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20ga O/U
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20ga O/U
Redthies, I might have this wrong, but, were you looking at 20ga O/u'ers sometime back? If so, what did you find? A buddy of mine is looking for the same and id looking at the Franchi Instinct L. Thanks.
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Re: 20ga O/U
Tom have a friend up in MN that has a Franchi O/U 2 barrel set 12/20, but I have no clue as to the model.
I know he likes it quite a bit. I could ask if ya like?
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I know he likes it quite a bit. I could ask if ya like?
RP
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Re: 20ga O/U
Hi Tom. I was indeed looking at 20 gauge O/Us. I ended up buying 2.
First was a Tristar, which is a smaller US company having guns built to a “higher standard” in Turkey. This one is a 26” barrel alloy receiver model for my wife to shoot (I bought for her as a gift for passing her hunters ed) but I end up carrying it a fair bit if we are together or if it’s really wet out.
Second was indeed a Franchi. It’s the same one your friend is considering, the Instinct L. I absolutely love it. It is so well balanced, and honestly, a nicer gun than the Berettas and Brownings that people love to love. The color case receiver and walnut are really nice on mine. If it fits right, it is a hell of a gun for the money. The only thing that I might like is the lighter weight of the SL version, but the color case is just so much nicer to look at!
I carry both these guns on long days bird hunting in steep country, so they get used, and I’ve been really pleased with both of them.
First was a Tristar, which is a smaller US company having guns built to a “higher standard” in Turkey. This one is a 26” barrel alloy receiver model for my wife to shoot (I bought for her as a gift for passing her hunters ed) but I end up carrying it a fair bit if we are together or if it’s really wet out.
Second was indeed a Franchi. It’s the same one your friend is considering, the Instinct L. I absolutely love it. It is so well balanced, and honestly, a nicer gun than the Berettas and Brownings that people love to love. The color case receiver and walnut are really nice on mine. If it fits right, it is a hell of a gun for the money. The only thing that I might like is the lighter weight of the SL version, but the color case is just so much nicer to look at!
I carry both these guns on long days bird hunting in steep country, so they get used, and I’ve been really pleased with both of them.
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Re: 20ga O/U
Good to hear Red. I'll let my bud know. I think he is leaning hard towards the Franchi L. Thanks.Redthies wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:39 amHi Tom. I was indeed looking at 20 gauge O/Us. I ended up buying 2.
First was a Tristar, which is a smaller US company having guns built to a “higher standard” in Turkey. This one is a 26” barrel alloy receiver model for my wife to shoot (I bought for her as a gift for passing her hunters ed) but I end up carrying it a fair bit if we are together or if it’s really wet out.
Second was indeed a Franchi. It’s the same one your friend is considering, the Instinct L. I absolutely love it. It is so well balanced, and honestly, a nicer gun than the Berettas and Brownings that people love to love. The color case receiver and walnut are really nice on mine. If it fits right, it is a hell of a gun for the money. The only thing that I might like is the lighter weight of the SL version, but the color case is just so much nicer to look at!
I carry both these guns on long days bird hunting in steep country, so they get used, and I’ve been really pleased with both of them.
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Re: 20ga O/U
Its a good way to lean! Proper fit is key though, as I’m sure you know. I really wanted a Beretta, but they just don’t fit me. When I win the lotto I’ll be looking at a custom Fausti...
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SGC .22 LR Stripped and oiled up
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF
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Re: 20ga O/U
Tom, my buddy Dave's Franchi, is the Alcione.
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