Shadowchaser Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 I'm on the look out for a new sporting o/u. What I would like is something that feels sleek and narrow. A lot of o/u's appear or feel bulky to me. Beretta's generally have a narrower feel than say Browning's. Is there anything else out there? I appreciate it's not much to go on and I'll have to spend some time in a shop looking at and handling different guns to really know what I want. However if anyone can suggest a make/model to look at, that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Rizzini, Blaser F16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 have you shot a standard Browning B725 sporter? If not I would suggest it as an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted February 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Just now, B391 said: have you shot a standard Browning B725 sporter? If not I would suggest it as an option No. I have shot an XS Pro (Adjustable) and I did find it a little on the bulky side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 very different feel, the standard sporter is neutral balance and feels very smooth and easy to shoot. weighs a little under 8 pounds. for me it just flows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, Shadowchaser said: I'm on the look out for a new sporting o/u. What I would like is something that feels sleek and narrow. A lot of o/u's appear or feel bulky to me. Beretta's generally have a narrower feel than say Browning's. Is there anything else out there? I appreciate it's not much to go on and I'll have to spend some time in a shop looking at and handling different guns to really know what I want. However if anyone can suggest a make/model to look at, that would be great. I bought a 687 EELL which qualified as a canon. I bought a Chapuis which meets your description and is 3" and steel proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 I have two friends with sleek, narrow OU guns. Both own a Macnab Highlander 28 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted February 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, B391 said: very different feel, the standard sporter is neutral balance and feels very smooth and easy to shoot. weighs a little under 8 pounds. for me it just flows I'll have look next time I'm in my local shop. I know they have some B725's in. 9 minutes ago, wymberley said: I bought a 687 EELL which qualified as a canon. I bought a Chapuis which meets your description and is 3" and steel proof. Interesting. I was considering a EELL (without handling one yet). I remember when I showed my XS Pro to some non shooting friends. The first thing they commented on was how large/bulky it seemed compared to other shotguns they'd seen me use over the years. Edited February 12, 2023 by Shadowchaser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 33 minutes ago, Shadowchaser said: I'm on the look out for a new sporting o/u. What I would like is something that feels sleek and narrow. A lot of o/u's appear or feel bulky to me. Beretta's generally have a narrower feel than say Browning's. Is there anything else out there? I appreciate it's not much to go on and I'll have to spend some time in a shop looking at and handling different guns to really know what I want. However if anyone can suggest a make/model to look at, that would be great. Try a 20 gauge maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 F16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Shadowchaser said: I'll have look next time I'm in my local shop. I know they have some B725's in. Interesting. I was considering a EELL (without handling one yet). I remember when I showed my XS Pro to some non shooting friends. The first thing they commented on was how large/bulky it seemed compared to other shotguns they'd seen me use over the years. My 725 weighs more than the 12 bore Chapuis and is just another canon in 20 bore flavour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, Shadowchaser said: I'm on the look out for a new sporting o/u. What I would like is something that feels sleek and narrow. That'd be a 20 bore then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, enfieldspares said: That'd be a 20 bore then! My thoughts exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, wymberley said: I bought a 687 EELL which qualified as a canon. I bought a Chapuis which meets your description and is 3" and steel proof. Not sure a Chapuis would be classed as a sporter RB Sporter definitely fits the bill as a sleek sporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 I have a ProSport, that is a real big and bulky gun. I recently had a Beretta 694 and although a touch lighter, felt a real handful. I also have a Miroku MK38 sporter. That feels a lot less gun than any of the guns that I have handled recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, button said: Not sure a Chapuis would be classed as a sporter RB Sporter definitely fits the bill as a sleek sporter Oops, apologies, All, missed the ‘sporter’ bit. Chalk and cheese, very glossy. Edited February 13, 2023 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 F16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 13 hours ago, London Best said: I have two friends with sleek, narrow OU guns. Both own a Macnab Highlander 28 bore. I have a Highlander 20 bore, at under 6lb I would also describe it as sleek and narrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 Rizzini round body. Or blaser f16 Jasper. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 Zoli's are a slim gun and a lot are a bargain compared to other brands 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, BlaserF3 said: Zoli's are a slim gun and a lot are a bargain compared to other brands 😁 Have never owned one of the newer Zolis but have shot a few, and personally I rate them better than Beretta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Scully said: Have never owned one of the newer Zolis but have shot a few, and personally I rate them better than Beretta. They are a very underated shotgun and extremley well engineered with good balance compared to some other brands, who supply weights as their guns are not that well balanced, especially those which have very hollowed out stocks and I don't know why their stocks are so hollow 🤔 Edited February 13, 2023 by BlaserF3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 2 hours ago, BlaserF3 said: Zoli's are a slim gun and a lot are a bargain compared to other brands 😁 True enough but still too heavy for me sadly - I had to give one - a present - back because of its weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, wymberley said: True enough but still too heavy for me sadly - I had to give one - a present - back because of its weight. They joy of getting old I presume 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 55 minutes ago, BlaserF3 said: They joy of getting old I presume 🤔 Yep, of course, but in the main it’s all the add ons that go with it. Really fed up as it was a cracker from a special order batch none of which will be seen on the open market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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