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Old 07-26-2020, 01:46 PM
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Default Simple reliable break open 20gauge?

Anyone know who makes one that you would recommend?

Hoping for something better quality than stoeger possibly?

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Old 07-26-2020, 02:14 PM
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Anyone know who makes one that you would recommend?

Hoping for something better quality than stoeger possibly?

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i bought one of these in 28 g and I really like it!
https://store.prophetriver.com/categ...u/Single-Shot/
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Old 07-26-2020, 02:57 PM
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About the only decent ones I've handled recently were made by Henry. Somewhat expensive for a single shot however.
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Old 07-26-2020, 04:58 PM
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Im looking at the 301 stevens.

I know their 200 series rifles werent the prettiest or smoothest but they did shoot
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Old 07-26-2020, 09:51 PM
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Default Stevens double

I have a all steel Stevens double 20ga I'd part with.......
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Old 07-27-2020, 09:08 AM
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if I was looking for this product; I'd look for a used Baikal; almost indestructible!
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Old 07-31-2020, 09:23 AM
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if I was looking for this product; I'd look for a used Baikal; almost indestructible!
I agree. I have a 22Rf over 20 Gauge Baikal. Great gun, open sights I can head shoot grouse to 25 yards no problem and the 20 gauge barrel has screw in chokes. I refinished the stock when the gun was new, and it looks really good. They are built like a tank. I doubt you could ever wear it out.
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Old 08-01-2020, 08:52 AM
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i bought one of these in 28 g and I really like it!
https://store.prophetriver.com/categ...u/Single-Shot/
just wondering how you like this firearm; I also have one but find the hammer really hard to cock.
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Old 08-01-2020, 03:03 PM
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just wondering how you like this firearm; I also have one but find the hammer really hard to cock.
Mine was a bit stiff at first but is really good after a season of use.
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Old 08-01-2020, 04:43 PM
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I had a Remington 812(I think it was) single shot break in 28 gauge. Beautiful, light, easy pointing gun. Wish I still had it. They made the gamut from 12 to 28. If I needed another, I’d look in that direction.
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Old 08-03-2020, 08:59 PM
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if I was looking for this product; I'd look for a used Baikal; almost indestructible!
I have one. With the original cheap nylon sling. Bought it off a kid who needed beer money, 1000's of rounds & a lot of miles later still tight!
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Old 08-06-2020, 10:58 AM
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Another vote for the single shot Baikal. I have a .410 that I used as a kid 30 years ago and my kids are using it now, never had an issue with it.
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Old 08-06-2020, 12:23 PM
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I bought one of those single shot Turkish guns in 12 gauge with a 14 " barrel. Tough little gun and I could use different caliber inserts if the mood struck me.

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