AmericanThunder Report post Posted June 7, 2017 I am looking to switch to an O/U this year for upland hunting. I think my ideal gun would be a 16 gauge w/3" chamber and a screw in choke, but I am having a hard time finding a gun that meets that criteria and isn't $4000+. Anyone know of any models that meet that description? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted June 7, 2017 16 ga. is pretty much a dying breed. You'd be better off getting a 20. O/U's are like most things, you get what you pay for. You should be able to find a Browning/Beretta O/U for under 2K. What's your budget? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Tri Star makes one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgorm16640 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Take a look at a browning. They have several models that will fit your description. They can be had used for around 1500.00. I passed on a used one that I still regret not buying. If you are not sold on an O/U look at a used FOX SXS which you can get for around 500. Great solid gun. Probably won't have tubes but you can have those installed for a couple hundred bucks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunit Report post Posted June 7, 2017 There is no such thing as a 16ga 3" shell 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 8, 2017 16ga shells are pricey and selection sucks. Just go 12 or 20. I LOVE my O/Us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanThunder Report post Posted June 9, 2017 There is no such thing as a 16ga 3" shell Oh there is, (Winchester Model 21) just don't think there is a modern gun that is chambered for 3". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanThunder Report post Posted June 9, 2017 16 ga. is pretty much a dying breed. You'd be better off getting a 20. O/U's are like most things, you get what you pay for. You should be able to find a Browning/Beretta O/U for under 2K. What's your budget? I have a 12 and 20 (pump action though) just wanted to shake things up a bit. Hopefully around 2k, but as I am looking more into 16's it seems to be more of a collector's item. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanThunder Report post Posted June 9, 2017 16ga shells are pricey and selection sucks. Just go 12 or 20. I LOVE my O/Us. That doesn't bother me much. Just wanted to have something different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 9, 2017 I did a quick Google search and could not find any 3" 16 gauge shells. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted June 9, 2017 I have a couple of Hopkins and Allen 16 gauge SxS that shoot 2 1/2 inch shells. You can still find them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanThunder Report post Posted June 9, 2017 I did a quick Google search and could not find any 3" 16 gauge shells. Same here. They were made at one point and what I am finding is that any shells in 3" would be more of a collectors item. Not worth shooting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted June 10, 2017 I love 16ga. I love rounds others don't though. Mainstream is boring. Old school and lesser loved rounds are my favorites though. I know you want o/u but browning did release a new sweet 16 autoloader. That wI'll probably be my next shotgun. That or an original A5 sweet 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted July 4, 2017 I love mine. You can fine deals on ammo. Remington model 48 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 4, 2017 I have a Winchester model 12 that used to be my Grandpa's. It was not working when I got it. Tore it apart, cleaned it after probably 40 years of sitting, and took it out 2 years ago to try it out. 3 shots, 3 doves. It sits in my safe now. It is an early one, don't remember the year, but 90 years old or something like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
