Which competition sprorting clay gun...need input on Zoli.

[Artos]

I've been shooting the same Beretta 682 Super Sporting for over 20 years & decided I am going to start my piggy bank collection & search for my next go to primary O/U 2+ decade gun.

I originally had every intention of getting the Beretta 692, but hear (currently unsubstantiated) they have problems with breakage around the stock/frame area. My local shelving dealer (who is a hard core O/U guy, buddy & cusotmer) is going to make some calls into them directly & other guys on the clay circuit to see if it has been resolved or has any validity to the claim. One thing with Beretta, is if there is a problem, they will make it right. I really think this will be my primary choice with my current budget (unless I fall into a crazy deal on a used DT-10)

Having said that, I was REALLY drawn to a Zoli Z-Sport I fondled...do any of you guys have ANY REAL experience with this brand?? I know it's not the most common but want to check the tbh brethren while I continue my search on the 692 & this new contender. Another option is a used Blazer F3...Dad has one & I really dig it, but not a lot of time behind it. Will shoot it more very soon.


Also, please keep Smart away from this thread as I do not want to hear how I need a Browning...they just don't fit me.

[Toddcaster]

If you are not in a hurry, every manufacturer will be at the national sporting clay shoot in San Antonio Oct 17-25th. you can probably shoot every top brand sporting clays gun there is there. I've never shot a Zoli but I love my Blaser F3.

[WACK N STACK]

Blaser gets my vote. Go see Texas premier sporting arms "super Dave" will hook you up and he sales both guns. Always has demos on hand to shoot

[poisonivie]

If you are not in a hurry, every manufacturer will be at the national sporting clay shoot in San Antonio Oct 17-25th. you can probably shoot every top brand sporting clays gun there is there. I've never shot a Zoli but I love my Blaser F3.

This! You can run a couple boxes of shells through them all. Its a great way to shop for guns.

[Artos]

Thanks...I discussed about going to nationals & will see if I can swing it.

[flatlander]

I'm around a lot of Jr competitive shooters in 4H and there are A LOT of Beretta shotguns, a few Browning and a small mix of the Zolis, Bazers, etc.

We saw several cracked stocks on new high end Browning shotguns where the wood meets the receiver. There were three I know of (saw them myself) in a group of about 10 kids shooting Brownings. I haven't seen any problems out if the Beretta lines from 686, 692, DT11, SV10. They are extremely reliable.

Beretta outnumbers Browning by 3-5x at these shoots for a reason.