Lets See Your Upland Shotguns

Aegis said:

A few years ago I got this wild idea that what I reeeeally needed was a 16 gauge over/under, and ended up buying a Franchi Instinct SL. Very light, and shoots like a dream; as they say "shoots like a 12 and carries like a 20."

Before long, I realized that what I reeeeally needed was another Franchi in 20 gauge, so I got another Instinct, this time in the fancier LX trim. These guns fit me perfectly and I cannot miss with either one of them. I've heard the Franchi Instinct referred to as "the poor man's Beretta," but honestly, I don't think I'd trade either one for a Beretta. The most difficult decision I have when going out for birds is which one to take.

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Donnachaidh said:

This is my Hardy Bros 16 bore side by side; well over 100 years old, but added a red grouse and a snipe to the bag in South Wales. Apologies, it's not the best photo.

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Firebird said:

Browning 16 gauge and a Franchi 20 gauge. I recently purchased a Franchi in 16 gauge and had a good day for ducks with it, but no pix of upland hunting just yet. My kids are mostly View attachment 674919View attachment 674920View attachment 674921all hunting now, hence the need for another O/U in the safe and in the outdoors.View attachment 674924

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Atticus said:

Some gorgeous guns posted on this thread!

My current guns lean heavily British—perfect for the New England grouse woods. Three 26” bbls and one 28” and all quite lite.

Side note—British boxlocks are an absolute bargain. Super high quality and made to fit modern shooting dimensions.

Top to bottom:
J. Wilkes 20 bore
W. Horton 12 bore
Halliday 2” 12 bore
Parker VH (o frame) 16 gauge—technically my wife’s gun.

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Clayton Holland said:

Boswell sidelock I just picked up at auction.
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