Stevens O/U
Anybody have one of these. They show up under the Savage brand on the WSS web page. Kinda looking for something for the field that I can use without freaking out if it gets scratched or otherwise beaten up a bit. I'm a big Ruger fan, but these are a third of the price. Although the last cheap (budget?) shotgun I bought is such a crude & clumsy piece I'm kinda embarassed to use it unless I'm by myself.
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I just took a quick look a this shotgun, and here is what I can gather from it.
Fretworked release lever - typical Italian work these days. Safetly/ barrel selector - exactly the same as my Berreta BL3. The pistol grip is the spttin' image of a Gamba, I know because my son shoots one. Mid rib bead, a plus for good shooting. screw in chokes - this would be the telling feature, but I would not be surprised at all if it took Beretta.Benelli chokes! From the pics this looks like a very well made OEM shotgun from the brescia factories, and area of the worl dfrom which the finest shotguns have been coming for centuries. sugeested retail is a bit more than some would want to pay, but it is on a par with many of the Italian entry level guns at the moment, but there are less expensive, well made guns out there as well... Cat |
I've also been interested in this O/U. Looking on the Wholesale website it's the cheapest O/U I can see and I'm hoping the quality that goes into it is good based on knowing that I've heard lots of positive comments about the Model 200 Centrefire they build.
Cat, the retail at Wholesale is around $600, where can you find a O/U for less than that? Thanks! Quote:
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Why not look at the Mossberg Silver Reserve? They are about 500 bucks and Mossberg tests these gun in the dove field of Argentina. We are talking thousands of rounds through the guns in a matter of a few weeks.
I had a stoeger condor and it was a great gun. Had some weight to it so it could eat some of the recoil for goose loads but still light enough to carry all day. The only reason I got rid of it was to buy a 20 guage. |
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Ryan, I don't know if the Mossberg is as good a quality as the Milano, it's turkish gun, I've shot one, but haven't had the oppurtunity to check out the Stevens yet. Still waiting for the Rizzinis to get here however, and then we shall see!:D They should be here in the next few days... Cat |
Yildiz has a 12 nice gun starts around 550.00 Despite the fact that I am a Savage / Stevens fan of sorts I agree with Ryan Like the 930 semi Mossberg tested the O/U in the Dove fields of Argentina they are good better than the Stevens for sure they had some firing pin issues nad maring issues with the action prior to 07 but that is resolved. The Yildiz is slightly more refined comes with a 2 year warranty and like I said starts around 550.00 the Distributor is out of Drumheller they are a Turkish gun with good reviews I have about 300 rounds down the pipe on my first and love it check them out.
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AH HA!!
I was looking at the Milano, you were looking at the 512, two different guns, for sure!:) Cat |
Donny, Where would one find out more information about Yildiz?? I've only just learned the name since reading some of the other shotgun threads where you guys have been talking about them. Tks.
Cat, do you know anything about the 512?? Tks. Quote:
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Ryan, I don't know if the Mossberg is as good a quality as the Milano, it's turkish gun, I've shot one, but haven't had the oppurtunity to check out the Stevens yet I never said the Milano was a worse quality gun I simply said to take a look a the mossbergs. I like The Clash's idea of looking for a nicer used shotgun. I held another CZ Redhead 20 gauge yesterday and almost took it home. If only it had 26" Barrels instead of 28" :mad3: |
Took a look at the Yildiz catalog, pretty nice looking. Who sells them? And does anyone know ballpark what at 20ga O/U costs?
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GooGle Wide North Optics. They are in Drumheller I believe. Depending on the model, amount of scrolling, Ejectors or Extracors but a base unit should run you 500-600 dollars.
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those redheads are nice.....but i am still a yildiz fan....i will let you know how mine does when it gets here in a few weeks.
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Shoot, I just came home from Drumheller, could've had a look while there. Not familiar with the name. (Yldiz?) Where are they made?
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clash....wow the "SPZ ME SPECIAL L" is a real nice gun. how much do you think it costs?
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Last weekend Milarm had Silver Reserve in 20 through 12, Remington Upland in 28 through 12 and Yildiz in 20 & 12 in ME --- the 12 ga ME Special left the store :wave: Quote:
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THANKS GUYS!!
Now you all are talking about my Favorite gun. (YILDEZ) Now I want to go play with it this weekend... BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Jamie has to much stuff to get done. I have the Yildez SPZ ME Special. It is a very nice gun. I have had it for 2 summers now. Lots down the tube, probably more than most will ever shoot it in the field and it still runs like a dream. I almost made the mistake of selling that gun. Some days last sumer I missed it so much I would take it out to the club rather than my Trap gun. I will post up some pics when I get the chance. You guys will love it. Jamie |
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Lot's of good info guys! So do I gather that if you wanted to take a look at a Yildez you'd have to go to either Drumheller, Red Deer or Edmonton?
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? on Yildiz Stock Oiling
Donny / Jaime with the oiled stock have you tried a re-oil program on the stock with UV tung oil? I just picked up an ME Special and it is on the 3rd oiling coat -- major difference in wood grain. Very pretty before and now the colors and grain are getting better after each coat.
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I also have heard about the trick with the tung oil. Perhpas this summer I might play with it a bit. Right now I have it packaged up in the original packaging. By my best guess I dont think any shotguns will see the light of day till June or so. Life is just to busy right now. To bad, I love shooting clays, but with work, Kids, Baseball and this Brown bear hunt I am to busy right now. Do you have any before and after pics? Thanks Jamie |
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