Lets See Your Upland Shotguns

[ftrovato]

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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Beautiful shotguns!

However, you just put the hex on yourself. One should never say the words "I can't miss".... ;-)

 

[Donnachaidh]

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.

Well, all good things come to pass and I have sold my Hardy. It looks like it's destined to leave the UK and head for Rock Island; I hope it gives it's new owner as much pleasure as it gave me.