bkln Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Anyone here owns Stoeger shotgun? What's your take on it? They look pretty good and affordable, I'm thinking about one for bird hunting mostly. Let me know what you think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopaxmatt Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 They certainly are affordable. It won't break the bank to get your hands on it and it won't break your heart when you take a dive and split the stock. I think so long as you don't expect it to hold up to serious high volume shooting it'll probably point where you aim and kill what you shoot. I don't own one, but I've shot a few and seriously considered one as my first bird gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterweasle Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have the condor( I think that's it) the over under, in 12ga, beat the snot outta it and it goes bang everytime I pull the trigger, not the greatest fit and finish, but like I said, I beat the snot outta it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 That was my first o/u, I have the Condor in 20g. It's a useable cheap gun just like the other fellas said. I paid $300 used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 They will work…I would spend just a few more bucks and go with a Mossberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I went out with every intention of buying a Stoeger at one point........then I went around and handled them side by side with a bunch of others, needless to say I didn't buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopaxmatt Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 They are a heavier gun, especially in 12ga. I don't know whether they scale the frames to gauge either and that can make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Bkln what action are you thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I have an over under use it for pheasant, I like it. Edited February 25, 2015 by G-Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkln Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Bkln what action are you thinking? Break action side by side Uplander..... it reminds me of my grandpa european shotgun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATbuckhunter Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I thought about the same gun bkln. Although I have went to the cz bobwhite because for just a little more money, you can get a better gun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopaxmatt Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 CZ does make a decent gun but I have heard some issues involving customer service. Comparing the Uplander and the Bobwhite seems more an aesthetic matter. Both are good working class guns; extractors instead of ejectors, 2 trigger as opposed to single selective, walnut stocks etc. The fit and finish of the CZ will undoubtedly be better but beyond that they're essentially the same gun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopaxmatt Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) I can't believe no one has jumped all over this post. I've been waiting all week for a bunch of posts about Stoegers being cheap junk and advising the OP to save up for a "B" gun. Sometimes it's nice to proven wrong. Edited March 1, 2015 by scolopaxmatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I can't believe no one has jumped all over this post. I've been waiting all week for a bunch of posts about Stoegers being cheap junk and advising the OP to save up for "B" gun. Sometimes it's nice to proven wrong. I'll fix that.... Buy a Browning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopaxmatt Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 That's more like it. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I had a Stoger 2000 it looked nice but was not a very accurate gun and felt very cheap i got rid of it and went back to using my trusty Mossberg 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 they are cheap guns..I won't go as far as to say they're crap, if it serves your purpose and expectations, then that"s all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I get sick of hearing about cheapnguns, mossberg are and have been considered cheap guns as well but I'll put my 835 for turkey against any ones remington, winchester browning, or benelli, if they were crap or junk they would not be around for years. If a gun fits you properly and your comfortable with it it will serve you well no matter how much you paid or whose name is on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twax10 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have a buddy that shot one for about 5 years as his primary waterfowl/upland gun. Stoeger M3000 semi. It is certainly a cheaper gun but I will say it held up very well considering we hunt very hard all season long and do a lot of shooting in the off season. If you can afford a more quality gun there are better ones out there but if that is your price range than I'd say give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b79holmes Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I have two Browning Citori's. A 12 ga I paid $850 for on Gunbroker 5 years ago (add $75 or so for FFL shipping on both ends) and a 20ga English stock version I bought at a LGS last fall for $750. Yes on the auction sites people ask stupid high prices for most everything but if you are patient and check weekly good deals do come up. Helps that I have 4 or 5 LGS's (I am in MA) with their used inventory on the web so I check them often too. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelieman Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 ive killed a lot of birds with one,My brother and a few buddies have too. keep it clean and lightly oiled and you will be good, Ive seen Brownings,Benellis,Mossburg,Remingtons all fail, because they were dirty or had to much oil in them, 15 degrees with 20mph winds in a wide open field half buried in the snow, you will be hard pressed to find a great gun if its dirty and there is too much oil, JMHO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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