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There's something about a walnut and blued steel double gun that never goes out of style, and the Weatherby Orion I in 20 gauge nails that classic look without the classic price tag. This matte blued version is the one you buy to hunt with. The satin-finished Grade A walnut and non-reflective metalwork won't flash in the sun or show every scratch, so you can drag it through chukar country or a briar patch without wincing. At right around six pounds, it carries easy on long walks, and the 28-inch barrels give it a smooth, controlled swing that doesn't feel whippy when a bird flushes wild.
Weatherby didn't just shrink a 12 gauge here. The Orion I 20 gauge rides on a smaller, gauge-specific action, and its side-mounted locking system keeps the receiver low and trim. That low profile helps the gun come to the shoulder naturally and puts your eye right down the vented rib to the brass bead. Automatic ejectors kick spent hulls clear so reloads are quick when the covey gets up twice, and the ambidextrous tang safety doubles as the barrel selector, letting you pick your choke on the fly based on how the bird presents.
The 3-inch chambers handle everything from light target loads to heavier hunting loads, and the included Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes cover most anything with feathers plus a casual round of skeet or sporting clays. The chokes use the common Invector-style pattern, so finding aftermarket tubes is simple. Chrome-lined bores make cleanup quick and add durability over years of use.
The Orion line has built a reputation as a workhorse over/under, and owners consistently praise how this gun balances, mounts, and runs round after round. The Prince of Wales grip fills the hand nicely, the rubber recoil pad has a rounded heel that won't snag on your vest, and the whole package is backed by Weatherby's customer support. For an upland gun that pulls double duty on the range, this one is tough to beat.
The Orion I ships with Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes, and it uses the common Invector-style thread pattern. That means aftermarket chokes are easy to find if you want to add a Skeet or Improved Modified tube down the road. The included set covers most upland hunting and casual clay shooting right out of the box.
This model has true automatic ejectors, not just extractors. Fired hulls get kicked clear of the chambers when you break the action open, which makes reloads noticeably faster. Unfired shells are simply lifted for easy removal by hand.
That's really its sweet spot. At around six pounds with 28-inch barrels, it's light enough to carry all day after quail or grouse, but it balances at the hinge pin and swings smoothly enough for skeet and sporting clays. The 3-inch chambers also give you room to run heavier loads if you take it to a duck blind.
Mechanically they're the same gun. The matte version pairs satin-finished walnut with matte blued metal instead of the high-gloss treatment, which cuts glare in the field and hides the small dings and scratches a working gun picks up. If you plan to hunt hard with it, the matte finish is the practical pick.
| UPC | 747115458981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | OR1MB2028RGG |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Chokes Included | Full/Improved Cylinder/Modified |
| Shipping Weight | 8.0 |
| Sights | Brass Bead Front |
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