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I had a DeHaan Huglu in 20 back in the 90s. I wasn't bad (for the money), but it was too-heavy for it's gauge. I've seen the Dickensons at Cabelas, and I've handled the Weatherby Turkish SxS guns (can't recall the names). None really appealed to me (I was surrounded by English guns at the time). Where do the CZ Bobwhite guns rank in the world of "beginner" guns? I can't seem to lay my hands on one to evaluate it. Anybody here have first-hand knowledge?
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The 28ga Bobwhite is a really nice little gun for the money, IMO. Usually, with inexpensive 28's, you get a gun that's clunky because it's on a 20ga frame. The Bobwhite 28ga feels like it should. Always a good idea to check trigger pulls on the Turks, but CZ has a very good customer service record if there are any issues.
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There are a couple of fellows who frequent one of our Canadian forums, who have owned 28 gauge Bobwhites. From what I have heard, they have been good guns and the handling characteristics have been very good being built on a true 28 frame.
I had the 12 gauge Ringneck, but as mentioned, I found it to be fairly heavy and cumbersome. Might have been great as a waterfowl gun.
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I shot thousand of rounds through a 28 Bobwhite...never burped, seldom missed..I bought a 12 bore for shooting waterfowl with steel ...Did what it was asked, dragged up and down the river in a decoy bag generally mistreated Great value for money...Low on snob appeal which some folks find important....
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I held one at a gun shop a couple months ago, don't recall the gauge. It was pretty enough to catch my eye on the rack, and it felt pretty good. I thought it would be a great gun for the price tag, and one of the best sub $2000 new sxs I've ever handled
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I can't cut and paste the link, but google "shaw bobwhite cz" for an in depth review of the 28 and 20 Bobwhites. Based upon this review, I bought the 28. I had the triggers worked on. A helluva value and a 5 lbs, 3 oz. gun.
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You folks are a treasure, as always. Thank you.
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I had a DeHaan Huglu in 20 back in the 90s. I wasn't bad (for the money), but it was too-heavy for it's gauge. I've seen the Dickensons at Cabelas, and I've handled the Weatherby Turkish SxS guns (can't recall the names). None really appealed to me (I was surrounded by English guns at the time). Where do the CZ Bobwhite guns rank in the world of "beginner" guns? I can't seem to lay my hands on one to evaluate it. Anybody here have first-hand knowledge? Not looking for an argument at all, Lloyd, but what was it about the Dickinson that did not appeal to you? I cannot find any fault with mine. SRH
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The new Webleys are sadly now made in Turkey. Any of the Huglus i have seen usually have really nice wood, but the aluminium receivers certainly put me off. Anyone i have asked about them, including a chap who bought one for his teenage daughter, have told me to avoid them.
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I've got several 20 ga. guns, and the Bobwhite I've owned for about 10 years is the one most likely to go hunting with me. I trust it and hit with it that well. I've shot everything from Sand Grouse in Namibia to giant Canada's in Alberta with it.
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