Dove, Dogs, and Shotguns

This year many popular brands have came out with new models that will make out goal of limiting out on dove a little easier, and we’ll be doing it in style. Let’s look at some of the different models unique features.

Benelli’s Cordoba Performance Shop Edition:

• Automatic, Available in 12 and 20 gauge.
• Designed for high volume shooting, can withstand 3000 rounds per day.
• Lengthened and highly polished forcing cone.
• Comes with color coded Briley extended chokes, skeet, IC, and Modified.
• Comfort Tech Recoil Reduction System.
• Two weights of forearn caps.
• 28″ barrel.
• 12 ga weight = 7.7 lbs., 20 ga. = 6.7 lbs.
• MSRP = $2470 (20 ga.), $2600 (12ga.)

Beretta 12 ga. SV10 Prevail with new Q-stock: 

• Over-under.
• The new Q-stock can be removed by using a tool (supplied) to reach through the bottom of the grip to turn out a threaded fastener. No longer do you have to remove the recoil pad. Works really well when using Kick-Off recoil reduction system.
• Trigger components machined out of titanium.
• Optima-Bore barrel with three inch chamber.
• Comes with five chokes: Cylinder - Full.
• Automatic or manual safety.
• 7.7 lbs.
• MSRP = $2740 without Kick-Off, $2940 with.

Browning Maxus:

• Automatic, The Maxus replaces Browning’s Gold model.
• Forearm attaches with a latch instead of the typical screw top and also has sling quick connect.
• Magazine cut-off.
• Easily removable Turnkey magazine plug.
• Speed-Load Plus system.
• 3″ or 3 1/2″  chamber.
• Available in black or Mossy Oak Duck Blind camo.
• MSRP = $1199 with 3″ cyl., $1379 with 3.5″ cyl.

Franchi Renaissamce Sporting 20 gauge:

• Over-under.
• Inrended for target shooting but would be great for dove hunting.
• 30 inch barrel.
• Tapered ventilated rib with fiber optic sight.
• Engraved stainless steel, walnut stock. (very nice)
• Height adjustable comb with Twin Shock absorber pad.
• Interchangeable pads in three thicknesses.
• 7.4 lbs.
• Comes with extended chokes Cyl, IC, Mod, IM, and Full.
• MSRP = $2199.

Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 28 gauge:

• Pump action.
• Beautiful black walnut stock and forearm.
• Available in three grades, A, AA, & AAA. (nice, real nice, and amazing)
• Available with 26 or 28 inch barrel.
• Bottom ejection.
• 6.25 lbs.
• MSRP = $999 - $3,499 depending on grade.

Ithaca is reportedly going to introduce an over-under made in Ohio, and said to be affordable.

Remington 887 Nitro Mag:

• Exterior steel surfaces are coated with ArmorLokt polymer. Scratch prrof, dent proof,and rust proof.
• Available with 3 or 3 1/2 inch chambers.
• Comes with screw in Modified Rem choke.
• 28 inch barrel with fiber optic sight.
• 7.5 lbs.
• Available in black or Mossy Oak Obsession camo.
• MSRP = $350-$500.

I’ll take one of each, I wish. I wonder what Ithaca calls affordable. These are some great shotguns and makes me  wish the season started tomorrow. ShootingTimes.com has a full write up on all the new guns for 2009.

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