Annual Pheasants Forever Shotgun Review Kicks Off Pheasant Fest in Nebraska!

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The 12 Gauge Beretta Xplor was one of the new shotguns tested in Omaha last month.

On May 13, the Pheasant Fest crew headed to Omaha.  We were joined by 30 other Pheasants Forever members for PF’s annual new shotgun test event.   We shot 17 new guns on a beautiful sunny (and yes windy) day just outside of Omaha at Werner Valley Shooting Complex on the banks of the Platte River.

First off, I have never shot at a more beautiful facility in my life. The lodge, sporting clays, and 5-stand were state-of-the-art with a leather-appointed indoor range to top it off.

We shot several new models and some slightly older models with upgrades. We shot guns from Beretta, Benelli, Remington, Winchester, Browning, Connecticut Shotgun, CZ, Stoeger, Ithaca, Weatherby, Fausti USA, Verona, Franchi, Ugartechea, Parker, and an optic from Burris. We also took full advantage of the beautiful indoor range and shot a DPMS Panther 5.56 and Kimber .45.

All of the guns performed great; however, there were two that when all was said and done, people wanted to shoot more. The first was the Benelli Legacy 28 Gauge, while the second most popular was the gun with the mounted Burris Speed Bead.

After the shoot, we all adjourned to the lodge to discuss the guns and talk about National Pheasant Fest coming to Omaha next January 28, 29, and 30 in 2011.

To learn more about all these fine guns look for your Pheasants Forever Fall Magazine for my article giving you the specifics!