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There's a reason the double gun crowd kept asking Weatherby for a 20 gauge Orion. The 12 gauge earned a workhorse reputation, and this smaller-frame version takes everything good about it and puts it in a lighter, quicker-handling package. The 28-inch vent-rib barrels give you enough sight plane for smooth, deliberate swings on crossing birds without making the gun feel nose-heavy, and the low-profile boxlock receiver sits close to your hands so the gun mounts naturally and points where you look.
The A-grade walnut stock wears a Prince of Wales grip, a rounded semi-pistol style that splits the difference between a straight English stock and a full pistol grip. It looks right on a classic double and gives your trigger hand a comfortable, repeatable hold. Gloss-finished wood and blued metal keep the whole thing looking traditional, and the slim action uses sliding locking bars tucked above the ejectors, so the receiver carries less bulk than a lot of over/unders in this class. That matters when you're hauling it through brush all afternoon chasing grouse or quail.
Automatic ejectors kick spent hulls clear the moment you break the action, which keeps reloads fast when birds are still in the air. The ambidextrous tang safety doubles as the barrel selector, letting you pick which choke fires first based on how the shot is likely to present. Chrome-lined bores clean up easy and hold up over years of use, and the 3-inch chambers give you room to run heavier loads when the situation calls for it. A brass bead up front on the ventilated rib rounds out a simple, effective sighting setup.
Weatherby ships this one with Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full choke tubes, which covers everything from close-flushing woodcock to longer passes at the sporting clays course. If you've been wanting a proper 20 gauge double that handles well and doesn't demand a second mortgage, the Orion I deserves a spot on your short list.
The Orion I uses standard Invector-style threaded choke tubes, and it ships with three of them: Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full. That pattern compatibility makes aftermarket tubes easy to find if you want to add something like a Skeet or Improved Modified constriction down the road.
It has true automatic ejectors, not just extractors. When you break the action open, fired hulls get thrown clear of the chambers so you can drop in fresh shells and get back on target quickly. Unfired shells are simply lifted for easy removal by hand.
Yes, both barrels are chambered for 3-inch shells, so you can run heavier magnum loads for waterfowl or turkey in addition to standard 2.75-inch field and target loads. The chrome-lined bores also hold up well to steady use and make cleanup simple.
It genuinely does both well, which is a big part of its appeal. The 28-inch barrels and vent rib give you a smooth, steady swing for sporting clays and trap, while the trim receiver and lighter 20 gauge frame make it comfortable to carry on long upland hunts. The three included chokes let you set it up for either job in seconds.
| UPC | 747115425501 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | OR12028RGG |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Chokes Included | Full/Improved Cylinder/Modified |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 31.5 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.6 |
| Package Width | 7.5 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 7.7 |
| Sights | Bead |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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