Description
There is something about a color case-hardened receiver sitting under a nice piece of Turkish walnut that makes you want to grab your vest and go find some birds. The CZ-USA Sharp-Tail in 20 gauge delivers that traditional double gun feel, but what's inside is anything but old fashioned. CZ built this action from the ground up as an evolution of their popular Ringneck, machining the receiver from a single piece of steel and swapping the old leaf springs for coil spring operated hammers. Add independent floating firing pins and redesigned sears, and you get an action built for consistency over the long haul.
A 20 Gauge Sharp-Tail That Carries Like a Dream
At 6.3 pounds with 28-inch barrels, this is the kind of gun you can tote through CRP grass and cattail sloughs from sunup to sundown without your arms complaining. The single selectable trigger lets you choose which barrel fires first, so you can run your open choke for the flush and have the tighter tube ready for the follow-up. It's a mechanical trigger too, meaning the second barrel doesn't rely on recoil to set, which matters more than most people realize with light field loads. The semi-beavertail forend gives your lead hand something to hold onto, and the 3-inch chambers give you plenty of flexibility on shell selection.
Choke Options and Field-Ready Details
CZ includes five flush-fit choke tubes, Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder, so you can set this gun up for everything from tight-holding quail over pointers to late season roosters flushing wild. The black hard chrome barrels shrug off field wear, a brass bead rides up front on the raised rib, and the manual thumb safety keeps operation simple and familiar. With a 14.5-inch length of pull and classic pistol grip stock, the Sharp-Tail fits a wide range of wingshooters right out of the box. It's a proper double gun at a working gun price point, and it looks the part in the field or racked at the clays club.
Key Specifications
- Model: Sharp-Tail
- Manufacturer Part Number: 06403
- UPC: 806703064031
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in
- Barrel Length: 28 in
- Overall Length: 45.75 in
- Weight: 6.3 lbs
- Length of Pull: 14.5 in
- Action: Break Action, Side by Side
- Trigger: Single Selectable Mechanical
- Ejector/Extractor: Extractor
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Pistol Grip
- Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened
- Barrel Finish: Black Hard Chrome
- Sights: Bead Front on Raised Rib
What’s Included
- CZ-USA Sharp-Tail 20 Gauge SxS Shotgun
- 5 Flush Interchangeable Choke Tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C)
- Choke Tube Case
- Owner's Manual
- Cable Lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes come with the CZ Sharp-Tail 20 gauge?
It ships with five flush-fit interchangeable chokes: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder. That covers just about any upland or clays scenario, from close-flushing quail to longer passing shots. Aftermarket extended tubes are also widely available if you want to swap chokes faster in the field.
Does the Sharp-Tail have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses an extractor, which lifts spent hulls so you can pull them out by hand rather than flinging them into the grass. A lot of upland hunters prefer extractors since it makes saving your hulls easy and keeps the action simpler. It also means one less thing to fuss with when you're reloading in a hurry.
Can the CZ Sharp-Tail shoot 3-inch shells?
Yes, the 20 gauge Sharp-Tail is chambered for 3-inch shells, so it handles everything from light 2.75-inch target loads to heavier 3-inch field loads. That flexibility makes it useful for doves and quail as well as bigger birds like pheasant. At 6.3 pounds, most folks find 2.75-inch loads the sweet spot for a full day of shooting.
How does the single selectable trigger work on the Sharp-Tail?
The selectable trigger lets you choose which barrel fires first, so you can lead with your more open choke and follow up with the tighter one. It's also a mechanical trigger, meaning the second barrel is ready to fire regardless of whether the first shell went off, unlike inertia triggers that need recoil to reset. That's a real advantage with light loads or in the rare event of a dud shell.




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