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So I have been thinking about a new 20 ga autoloader and think I have narrowed it down to a Beretta or Benelli but then I saw a Retay shotgun at the local gun store.
Don't know anything about them but they looked like a Benelli copy with a few upgrades.
Does anybody know anything about them or has anyone shot them?
This is just a general hunting gun (dove, pheasant, etc.) with maybe a round or two of skeet/sporting clay here and there.
Thanks
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Thanks I did not see that thread.
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I was in same boat. Just got a franchi affinity 3 elite upland.
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have you considered used guns?
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We love our Remington 1187 in 20 gauge. We also have a Franchi 620 that we like as well. The 620 is a gas gun, which I prefer over inertia driven.
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Retay? A Benelli clone from Turkey but under $1k? As long as you know what you are getting into and the shotgun is-a-tool concept is yours, ok. On the other hand, if you’d like a finer gun, think Beretta or Benelli.
A Turkish shotgun can run the gamut from rough-hewn garbage to some very nice guns but most seem to lean toward the left hand side of the continuum.
I would suggest “clone to a Benelli” is very wishful thinking. So beware.
Edit: I would also include Franchi as good guns.
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have you considered used guns? I am fine with used, as long as it is in good shape
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We love our Remington 1187 in 20 gauge. We also have a Franchi 620 that we like as well. The 620 is a gas gun, which I prefer over inertia driven. All things equal, I prefer gas guns over inertia as well.
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As a side note, I had a Winchester Super X3 that I liked a lot. I don't feel the Super X4 is the same quality.
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As a side note, I had a Winchester Super X3 that I liked a lot. I don't feel the Super X4 is the same quality. Why’s that ?
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As a side note, I had a Winchester Super X3 that I liked a lot. I don't feel the Super X4 is the same quality. Why’s that ? Those Gould boys run a SX4 hard....
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If needed, who is going to fix your Retay....or get you parts to do so without going thru a hassle....
If the price is right just buy two....and then you will have a ready source of parts.
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As a side note, I had a Winchester Super X3 that I liked a lot. I don't feel the Super X4 is the same quality. Why’s that ? Have 2 friends that have them, both the fit and finish don't seem to be as good. That is jmho
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You may want to consider one of these. I have one and am totally impressed! https://www.mossberg.com/category/series/sa-20/I'm trying to contain myself from buying the SA-28! I don't really need one, but the 20ga. version is so good I just may give in and get one! Elk Country
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I would argue that some of the best are not on this list...but all would have some "classic American hunting history"....and not some Turkish copy or a Johnny Come Lately with more fake lipstick than Tammy Fay.... https://www.fieldandstream.com/story/guns/best-upland-shotguns-ever-made/
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Thanks for the article, just to clear things up, I have a Winchester 101 Pigeon grade, a Browning Cynergy, a Remington 870, a Remington 58, Weatherby SA08 and 459, all in 20 ga.
This new gun would be just for fun and a rainy day gun as I usually pheasant hunt with one of my O/U's or a Beretta A400 28 ga. but hate to take a really nice gun out in bad weather.
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Beretta has the A300 ultima out now in 20. I considered this one but I like the thinner grip of the franchi as it feels more like my silver pigeon.
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I just got a Beretta a400 XPlor 20 gauge. Besides being REALLY pretty, it shoots very nicely. Take a close look at one, I don’t think you’ll be sorry.
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There is a monte 20 on shotgun world with a few extended chokes for $750
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