Dec 24, 2017 · I emailed Weatherby 3 weeks ago and asked if the Orion I is a Weatherby design. I received the following reply today, seemingly written by a future politician: Thank you for contacting Weatherby. The Orion is a fine shotgun that incorporates Weatherby designs and demands for quality. Regards,

Oct 26, 2024 · I bought an Orion s x s in 12 gauge because I grew up in Iowa, on Winchester M21's and this new Weatherby reminds me of an M21....same length of pull, drop at heel & comb, length of pull(s), same weight...manual safety, double trigger, etc. No fancy engraving, no million-dollar wood...it is a working field gun, built for heavy use, for decades.

Nov 17, 2024 · For this purpose, I think the Weatherby Orion Sporting is a good gun - well reviewed, 5 year warranty, and a lot of gun for the money. After a couple years I can upgrade, or if I decide an O/U isn’t for me, less sting than if I’d spent B gun money.

Oct 4, 2024 · I don’t see any difference between the Bobwhite and the Orion other than the Orion is a couple hundred dollars more. Another option for a higher grade SxS is a Ugartechea. Good condition used ones can be had for under $2000. Michael McIntosh, the well known shotgun writer, considered them an exceptional bargain in SxSs back in the 1990s.

Sep 6, 2023 · I own both a 12 and 20ga. I shoot approximately 2000 to 3000 rounds a year. All weather- the guns are rock stars. Team members have gun troubles- my Orion is there go to they can trust. I grew up shooting Remington 870s, I like durable guns. The weatherby platform is as close as you can get to the durability of the 870.

Aug 8, 2008 · Weatherby rifles, yes, but not shotguns. Unless things have changed, Weatherby does not have a manufacturing facility that makes O/U Shotguns. Their guns are manufactured by another company and sold under the Weatherby name. You should find out which company is manufacturing the Weatherby Orion and that will tell you a lot about the quality.

Dec 7, 2023 · Hello, I am curious about a Weatherby over/under I recently found online. The shotgun is a 20ga Orion, made in Japan, not Turkey, so it's an older gun. Does anyone know if these were made by Miroku? I had a 20ga BSS and I currently have a Browning Auto 5 made in Japan, and the build quality is very good on both shotguns.

Jan 10, 2020 · Did you have the old version Orion manufactured by SKB or the new model Orion manufactured by ATA in Turkey? Two very different guns. I have the new version that the OP is referring to and it is a great updand gun, which is why I bought it, lighter weight than my Brownings but shoulders really nicely, looks very nice, and relatively inexpensive.

Jul 24, 2024 · That said, I have an interest in the new-version of Weatherby’s Orion 1 due to its price point, it’s look (which I Like) and various reviews…including Randy’s…that peg it as an ok gun for the price. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks in advance. Mark McGowan

Feb 25, 2016 · My dad dropped off his weatherby Orion 20ga o/u by my house and asked if I could clean the action on it. It probably has 10k shells through it since he's had it but 100% of those have been hunting so no telling what's inside. I'm needing help getting it apart and haven't found any instructions or parts diagram.