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The 16 gauge has a loyal following for good reason. It carries like a 20 and hits like a 12, and the Fausti Caledon treats it with the respect it deserves. Instead of dropping 16 gauge barrels on a 12 gauge frame like plenty of makers do, Fausti builds the Caledon's action proportioned to the gauge, so the gun keeps the slim, lively feel that made the sixteen famous in the first place. Machined from solid steel with Fausti's patented Four Locks system, the action locks up tight and stays that way, season after season.
This is part of Fausti's Core line, which means the components are machined from solid billets rather than castings, and the trigger breaks fast and clean. It is a single selectable trigger paired with automatic ejectors, so follow-up shots and reloads are quick when the birds are moving. The 28-inch blued barrels wear a metallic front bead and swing with the smooth, even balance you want on crossing pheasants or clays off the back porch. Stock dimensions run 14.49 inches of pull with 1.5 inches of drop at comb and 2.25 at heel, numbers that fit a wide range of upland hunters right out of the box.
Fausti has been building shotguns in the Brescia region of Italy since 1948, and it shows in the details. The stainless receiver carries tasteful laser engraving, the walnut stock has real figure to it, and the whole package looks like a gun costing considerably more. This is a fine gun you will not feel guilty about carrying through briars and cattails.
With its fixed Modified and Full chokes, 2.75-inch chambers, and two-shot break-action simplicity, the Caledon 16 gauge is a purpose-built upland companion. If you have been waiting for a proper sixteen that balances classic looks with modern manufacturing, this one earns a spot in the truck every October.
The sixteen splits the difference in the best way. You get payloads close to a light 12 gauge in a gun that carries more like a 20, which matters when you are walking miles for wild birds. Since the Caledon's action is scaled to the gauge rather than built on a 12 gauge frame, it keeps the trim profile and quick handling that 16 gauge fans love.
It is Fausti's patented lockup design using four lugs machined into the receiver that secure the barrels both vertically and horizontally. The result is a bank-vault lockup that holds its integrity over thousands of rounds, even with stout field loads. It is one of the main reasons these guns have a reputation for staying tight over the long term.
This model comes with fixed Modified and Full chokes, which is a classic pairing for upland hunting. The Modified barrel handles closer flushes while the Full choke reaches out for longer crossing shots. It is a traditional setup that keeps the muzzles clean and simple, with no choke tubes to keep track of in the field.
It is primarily a field gun, with 28-inch barrels, a single front bead, and stock dimensions that suit upland work. That said, the smooth swing and crisp single selectable trigger make it plenty capable for a casual round of sporting clays or skeet. If you want one gun for bird season and offseason practice, it does both well.
| UPC | 855185002260 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 15602 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 16 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Chokes Included | Fixed Mod/Full |
| Safety | Tang |
| Sights | Bead Front |
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