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New side by side
« on: August 03, 2023, 07:36:45 AM »
Weatherby has came out with a new SS shotgun. Wished it was offered in 28 ga, but l may get a 20 ga.
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2023, 07:53:25 AM »
Beautiful shotgun, I wonder where is made?
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2023, 08:03:24 AM »
Beautiful shotgun, I wonder where is made?

Probably Turkey.

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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2023, 08:04:18 AM »
Looking on the website, but I don't see it. Just the semi-autos and Orion over/under. (???)  Oops. just found it.
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2023, 08:07:50 AM »
From what I can see in the photos, fit and finish leave a little to be desired. I believe the origin of Turkey is correct, given it uses the "Yildiz choke system." Never owned a Yildiz but handled a bunch of them when I sold guns (SxS only around $540), and they are light (say, recoil!) - quality is known to be fair.
« Last Edit: August 03, 2023, 08:41:01 AM by TexWeatherby »
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2023, 11:31:10 AM »
I own several Huglu shotguns, and they a beautiful and well made.  Obviously, these are not high-end shotguns.  Wonder why Weatherby went to Turkey vs. another country?
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2023, 11:55:48 AM »
I just looked at the Huglu website. Wow, those are some beautiful shotguns!
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2023, 12:24:17 PM »
I just looked at the Huglu website. Wow, those are some beautiful shotguns!

They are almost Berretta clones, and the prices do not break the bank.  Not sure what they are going for now.  I have a couple of OU & one SxS.   ;D
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2023, 03:25:13 PM »
Would be a fun s/s to have for sure;

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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2023, 03:59:36 PM »
Turkey has been making nice shotguns for years. I have a CZ Bob White 20ga SxS made in Turkey that is really nice. I ordered a second set  of chokes for it so I can have identical chokes in both barrels.
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2023, 04:30:39 PM »
I've been looking for a reasonable priced SxS 20g shotgun to use on rabbits. So Have ordered one of these for myself.
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2023, 04:59:07 PM »
Like I do with any new caliber or gauge, I find the ammo first. I have been loading my own 12 and 20 shells for a while. Ain't no wascally wabbits here!  ;D
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« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2023, 06:16:31 AM »
First time I ever saw Bugs measuring a bore with a micrometer! Seeing that flag reminds me - little Fidel is getting divorced. Looks like the Mrs. dumped the little turd.
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« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2023, 07:05:40 AM »
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« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2023, 09:50:34 AM »
LOL!!!!!!
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