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dm1333 · October 17, 2008, 04:47 PM

I have been debating a double or semi auto in 20 to use for quail when I am back in CA next year. I like the Franchi 48 AL but the $750 price tag made me flinch! (I just bought a new Jeep and 5 years of payments) The Charles Daly semi was also nice and light but I have some doubts about reliability and customer service. CZ makes a nice double that is pretty spendy.

The Stoeger that I handled seemed heavy, are there any brands or models I should be considering? I would like to keep the gun at about 6 pounds. Any lighter than that and it doesn't seem to swing well, heavier than about 7 pounds means I may as well bring my Stevens 311 in 16 ga. What used models should I keep an eye out for? The light weight of the Franchi and cheap shells compared to a 16 would be nice, but I am also going to be shelling out $600 a month or so for grad school courses and I'm having a hard time justifying that.

Don

October 17, 2008, 04:47 PM	#1
dm1333 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2005 Posts: 401	Your thoughts on a light 20 gauge upland bird gun I have been debating a double or semi auto in 20 to use for quail when I am back in CA next year. I like the Franchi 48 AL but the $750 price tag made me flinch! (I just bought a new Jeep and 5 years of payments) The Charles Daly semi was also nice and light but I have some doubts about reliability and customer service. CZ makes a nice double that is pretty spendy. The Stoeger that I handled seemed heavy, are there any brands or models I should be considering? I would like to keep the gun at about 6 pounds. Any lighter than that and it doesn't seem to swing well, heavier than about 7 pounds means I may as well bring my Stevens 311 in 16 ga. What used models should I keep an eye out for? The light weight of the Franchi and cheap shells compared to a 16 would be nice, but I am also going to be shelling out $600 a month or so for grad school courses and I'm having a hard time justifying that. Don