I'm looking for suggestions on a 28 gauge shotgun. I'll be using it for shooting sporting clays and occasionally for upland hunting. I'm a 5'2, 93 lb woman looking for a gun that is as light as possible with a reasonably small recoil that will still work for these applications. I'm also a lefty, so a O/U or SxS would be preferred (plus I'll be reloading and shell collection will be much easier). I have considered a 20 gauge, but would prefer the 28 because you can get a lighter weight gun with the same recoil as the 20 gauge would produce in a heavier weight (and I like the challenge). I can barely lift (let alone point) my husbands 7lb 12 gauge. Since I'm just starting with the sport (and will probably never be very serious - mostly just so I can spend time out with the boys), I'd rather start with something on the lower end, especially since I'll probably have to cut down the stock which will make resale more difficult. I'd prefer to find something used around $1,000 but will be willing to spend in the $2,000's for a used gun if necessary.
jenny0122
SxS should weigh a little less than O/U as they are typically designed for upland bird hunting and to be carried all day. Seems CZ is really doing a good job of taking care of customers, I was talking to a local gun shop owner/gunsmith Sunday (during a round of skeet) and he said he has a customer that shot the heck out of a CZ SxS in 2 years (he estimated 20k rounds!) and it was shot loose, CZ sent a new gun.
Find a CZ sxs owner and try one before you buy, make sure it fits and shoots well! I have never shot a sxs, but just looking down the barrels, I dunno its a funny sight picture!
Go for the 28ga, but I would also recommend a Mec Grabber reloader...shoot nothing but Winchester AA shells (they are deemed the best hulls for 28ga and .410) and get into reloading, you will save a significant amount of money reloading for 28. Buying the CZ will allow funds left to get a reloader, scale, reloading book, and components...
Best of luck!
Find a CZ sxs owner and try one before you buy, make sure it fits and shoots well! I have never shot a sxs, but just looking down the barrels, I dunno its a funny sight picture!
Go for the 28ga, but I would also recommend a Mec Grabber reloader...shoot nothing but Winchester AA shells (they are deemed the best hulls for 28ga and .410) and get into reloading, you will save a significant amount of money reloading for 28. Buying the CZ will allow funds left to get a reloader, scale, reloading book, and components...
Best of luck!
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