Best Over Under Shotguns

The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting offers all the functional features of Beretta's premium over-under competition shotguns at a particularly attractive price. It is built around the best-in-class 686 action, which is compact and low-profile while being extremely strong. The Optima-Bore, Optima-Choke barrels are light-weight and place the shotgun’s point of balance right at the hinge-pin, meaning lively feel in the hands and natural pointability. And with its select-walnut stock and tasteful scroll engraving, the Silver Pigeon I Sporting won’t fail to turn heads at the range, also thanks to its unmistakeable Beretta looks.

At the heart of the Silver Pigeon I Sporting is the legendary 686 action, a long-standing favorite among competition shooters and hunters. Over-under actions must have a strong locking mechanism, because the stress of every shot causes the action to “want” to open. For this reason, most manufacturers place the locking lug(s) at the top of the receiver, making it strong but also taller and bulkier than it needs be. Thanks to its long experience, Beretta uses instead two conical locking lugs at mid-action, right between the barrels. This gives the 686 receiver vault-like locking strength while keeping the profile considerably lower. The advantage is that the eye of the shooter is a lot closer to the plane of his supporting hand: considerably better swing and hand-eye coordination, more targets shattered.

Another advantage of the Silver Pigeon action is the fact that the locking lugs are conical. As the number of shots fired goes into the five digits, the receiver will still lock up positively: the conical lugs merely “self-adjust” by setting themselves slightly deeper into the barrel unit, without any compromise on strength. This means that the Silver Pigeon Sporting is a shotgun that will stand up to years of enjoyment and can be passed down from generation to generation.

While not as elaborately decorated as Beretta's premium shotguns, the Silver Pigeon I Sporting has all the elegance that you can expect from a Beretta. The oil-finished stock sports a beautiful and crisp checkering pattern, and the schnabel fore-end adds to the classic flavor of this over-under. The scroll-engraved receiver is a functional work of art in itself, with its interesting geometry blending perfectly with the stock and contributing to the gun’s graceful lines. This is a shotgun that has all the elements of a treasured heirloom, without the price-tag to match.

Franchi’s first sideplate-style shotgun hearkens back to a time when European gunsmiths crafted the most elegant firearms in the world. Sleek lines, lustrous wood, fine engraving and gold inlays combine to make this one of the most beautiful shotguns you’ve ever laid eyes on. The receiver is color-casehardened steel featuring exquisite engraving with gold inlay to match the gold-plated trigger. The Prince of Wales stock and Schnabel forend are AA-grade walnut with checkering to ensure a firm grip. A red fiber-optic front bar on the ventilated rib atop handsome 28-inch glossy blued barrels lets you get on target quickly. Five extended screw-in chokes are included. Shoulder a Franchi Instinct Sideplate to experience its instinctive pointing and smooth swing. You’ll understand why a Franchi just feels right.

Features

• Incorporates automatic ejectors to quickly clear spent hulls and faciliate fast reloading
• A horizontal barrel selector switch on the tang-mounted safety allows for the choice of which barrel fires first
• The monobloc receiver is machined from a solid steel block and features a color case-hardened finish for a refined and classic look and increased durability
• Vents between the two barrels assist in the dissipation of heat when multiple shots are fired in quick succession

The F.A.I.R. Carrera over-and-under shotguns are the result of extensive research, and designed for the most discerning competition shooter. The Carrera over-and-under features barrels made of UM / 8 - HD40 steel, with the proprietary X-Cones system. The barrels are chrome-lined to guarantee maximum resistance to wear, while the external surfaces feature a deep bluing, and a soft recoil-damping cone connects the barrel to the chamber. It also features the interchangeable Technichoke system, automatic ejectors, a finely checkered rib that reduces glare, and The tri-alloyed steel action has a polished blued finish with gold engraving.

Designed and tested in collaboration with the Beretta Shooting Team, 694 is the new under and over platform designed specifically for clay pigeon shooting, and with a precise objective in mind: to help shooters increase their success rate.
Thanks to a meticulous mechanical and ergonomic design process, the 694 represents a perfectly balanced over and under field gun. Natural and immediate when shouldering, it features a precise swing and is easy to control.
The new shape of the action and the stock provide increased field of vision, while the new forend iron system allows the user to maintain the opening load constant over time, and the Steelium Plus barrels guarantee a dense, uniform pattern every time. The slim, modern design lends the 694 a "racing" feel, for a bold, winning look.

Features

• B-FAST Adjustable Comb
• MicroCore Recoil Reducing Buttpad
• 3-Position Adjustable Trigger
• Beretta Steelium Plus Barrels
• 5 Optima High Performance Chokes Included 

From the day the Browning Cynergy Wicked Wing Over/Under Shotgun was introduced, it was different. The ultra low-profile receiver and MonoLock Hinge design made it smaller, lighter and more nimble than other over and under shotguns — and the styling reflected the innovative qualities of the shotgun. Jump forward to today and we give you the Cynergy Wicked Wing, an over and under shotgun built to withstand virtually whatever comes its way. 

Superb dependability. The over and under is reliable by design, making it well suited for field use. But the Cynergy Wicked Wing also takes reliability even further in several ways. The rugged composite stock is tougher than wood and features an adjustable comb to obtain a perfect sight picture. The long travel Inflex recoil pad ably soaks-up the felt recoil generated by the versatile 3-1/2" chamber. Burnt Bronze Cerakote protects exterior metal surfaces from harsh environments. The chambers and bores receive a hard chrome plating for extra longevity. 

Proven tough. The MonoLock Hinge means there is 300% more surface area to pivot on to reduce wear and add strength when compared to other trunnion-style guns. Rectangular locking pins provide additional strength and the action features a "wear-in" relief that allows for wear and keeps the action locked tight. The Reverse Striker Trigger is a leap forward as it does not rely on recoil to set hammers. Instead, it is a striker-based mechanical system that offers a crisper feel with less overtravel than other over and under triggers.

Features

• Adjustable comb and 1/4" stock spacer make it easy to dial in a perfect fit 
• Camo, composite stock with textured gripping surfaces and Inflex recoil pad 
• Three extended Invector-Plus banded choke tubes included (F, M, IC) 
• Fully chromed bore for corrosion resistance 
• Ivory front sight 
• Ideal for hunting