In reality, it’s an O/U shotgun produced in Turkey for Mossberg. That said, I don’t understand naming conventions.Īnd Mossberg International Silver Reserve 2 sounds like some kind of scotch. I shoot them well and can be picky about things like stock fitment, cast, and drop. I know enough about double-barrel shotguns to enjoy them.
Not to mention, dual triggers make putting a load or two of lead in the air trouble-free.Ģ. It fulfills that classic American need for an SxS shotgun, easy to shoot and simple. In general, the Bobwhite G2 is a lightweight and easy-wielding shotgun. CZ Bobwhite G2 Barrel (Photo: CZ)Ī purpose-built 28-gauge shotgun provides a very light and svelte platform, perfect for long hunts or smaller shooters. It’s a lazy way to make a 28-gauge…but CZ…not so lazy. Most 28-gauge double-barrels are 20-gauge guns with 28-gauge barrels. G2 shotguns come in 12-, 20-, and the cult-favorite 28-gauge. These modern machined receivers bring a bit more to precision. A deer, a rabbit, or a bird isn’t much concerned about how fancy the shotgun is that you’re using to take it.ĬZ moved to CNC receivers for all their O/Us, and the G2 gets the same treatment. The Bobwhite G2 offers a hammerless shotgun design with a straight stock, brown walnut furniture, and blued finish. Unlike some inexpensive double-barrels produced overseas, though, craftsmen build all CZ shotguns.Ĭraftsmen bring experience and attention to detail, and it shows in CZ’s shotguns. Like many affordable double-barrel shotguns, these are Turkish-built guns. Though CZ receives acclaim for its pistols and rifles, their shotguns also prove worthy contenders. My favorite SxS shotguns are simple, efficient in design, field useable, and ultimately a working man’s shotgun.ĬZ’s Bobwhite G2 meets all those requirements. So, you won’t see auction guns from the early 1900s with price tags of $10,000+ here. Stoeger Coach Gun SxS Best Double-Barrel Shotgunsīefore jump in, it’s worth noting that we chose production firearms. You get a broader sight plane, and SxS guns can come with double triggers and hammers. Mossberg Gold Reserve O/U (Photo: Mossberg) This gives you a top and bottom barrel with a narrow sight plane. You’ll see the terms O/U and SxS sprinkled throughout this article. This presents a faster swinging, easier handling shotgun for taking moving targets. Gold Reserve 410 (Photo: Mossberg)įinally, double-barrel shotguns tend to focus weight rearward. Or run various bird or sport loads for different ranges. You can hunt with buckshot in one and slugs in another. Two barrels mean two chokes which allow you to tailor what each barrel is capable of doing. So, lefties don’t have to endure the uncomfortable experience of shooting right-handed. (Photo: Mossberg)ĭouble-barrel shotguns also enjoy an ambidextrous design in controls and function. Not much here to wear out, so double-barrel shotguns get passed down from generation to generation. The simple design of double-barrel shotguns also means they last forever. They fire the lightest of loads and handle short mini shells without any issue.
They don’t jam, don’t double feed, and don’t suffer under poor weather. These shotguns offer incredible reliability with all types of ammo. But cool factor aside, these guns are just good overall.Ĭ’mon, there’s a reason these things have been around for so long. It’s a simple enough question, but I, as usual, have a not so simple answer.ĭouble-barrel shotguns are straight-up cool.
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