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A good 20 gauge over/under is one of the most useful shotguns you can own, and the Escort Optima makes a strong case for itself. This one pairs a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel with 3-inch chambers, so you can run everything from light target loads at the clays course to heavier field loads when the birds are flying. The aluminum receiver keeps the whole gun at a lively 5.7 pounds, which your shoulder will appreciate on long walks through pheasant cover, and the black and silver engraved finish gives it a classic look that punches above its class.
The standout feature here is Escort's Easy Adjust action system. It lets you tune how much force it takes to break the gun open and how firmly spent shells lift out, so you can set it up stiff and secure or quick and easy depending on how you shoot. The single selective trigger keeps second shots simple, a manual extractor raises hulls for easy removal, and the slide safety sits right where your thumb expects it. Up top, a 7x7mm vent rib with a fiber optic front sight helps your eye find the target fast in low morning light.
The multi-choke system uses the widely supported Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, which means swapping constrictions for doves, grouse, skeet, or sporting clays takes seconds, and aftermarket choke options are everywhere. The select Turkish walnut stock and forend come nicely figured with checkering where you grip, and a rubber recoil pad takes the edge off the already mild 20 gauge push. At 44.9 inches overall, it swings smooth without feeling whippy.
For someone who wants a break-action that can pull double duty between the uplands and the trap line, this Optima covers a lot of ground. It has the features people pay real money for on higher-end doubles, wrapped in a package that leaves budget left over for shells and range time.
It lets you adjust the amount of force needed to break the action open and lift spent shells out. If you like a tight, secure lockup you can set it firm, or you can back it off for faster reloads during a round of clays. It's a feature you rarely see at this price point in an over/under.
This aluminum receiver model uses an extractor system, which raises spent hulls so you can pull them out by hand. Ejectors that kick shells clear are reserved for the steel receiver 12 gauge version of the Optima. Many hunters prefer extractors anyway since your empties stay with you instead of landing in the brush.
The Optima uses the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke thread pattern, one of the most common systems out there. That means aftermarket chokes from brands like Carlson's and Trulock are easy to find if you want to expand beyond the included tubes. Swapping chokes lets you tailor the gun for skeet, upland birds, waterfowl, or turkey.
That's exactly what it's built for. The 28-inch barrels give it a smooth swing on crossing targets, while the 3-inch chambers handle stouter field loads for birds. At 5.7 pounds it's light enough to carry through a long day of upland hunting, and the interchangeable chokes let you set it up for either job in seconds.
| UPC | 817461019553 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HEOD20280A01 |
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| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Shipping Weight | 7.8 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front |
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