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 Yildiz shotguns
#396391
08/03/08 02:00 AM
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janie
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Like the look of the sxs 20ga. $399.00 price tag is appealing as well. Looking for input. Anyone here own one? If so, are you happy with it or would you rather trade it in for a box of Milkduds.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: janie]
#396392
08/03/08 02:15 AM
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Txkiller
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I have the yildiz 12g mx clays and haven't had one problem with the gun, very fun gun to shoot the only reason I bought it is because there made here in Texas give it a try if you don't like it sell it
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: Txkiller]
#396393
08/03/08 02:31 AM
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twice70
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I don't own one but I borrowed one at the last minute on a dove hunt last year due to ejection problems with my auto. I shot it all day and it did well, no mechanical issues, just took me awhile to get used to the feel. The buddy I borrowed it from has used it the last 3 years or so and loves it. The one I used is a 12ga.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: twice70]
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08/03/08 02:54 AM
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uthornfan
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I have two, a 12 gauge O/U and the 20 gauge S/S that you are looking at. I love them both. The S/S is very light, but still swings well. I think you will be happy with it.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: uthornfan]
#396395
08/03/08 02:57 AM
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richbrismith
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I hjave the 20 O/U and its fantastic and much lighter than my Lanber O/U. They are not made here, but imported for Academy from I believe Turkey and thier warranty work is done by Briley in Houston. Excellent gun for the money. I plan on buying a 12ga around Christmas just to have a spare. Make sure you go through all the boxes they have and pic the best wood- some of the best I've seen in a while!
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: richbrismith]
#396396
08/03/08 04:10 AM
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lotsofshots
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Really like both of mine--12 and 20 gauge o/u. I've killed dove, ducks, geese, rabbits, pheasants, quail...a bunch of clays with them. People say they're great guns for the money, I think they're just great guns period. Have had some work done on my 12 by Briley and have been super happy with all of it. Get a recoil pad for your 12 and you can shoot it all day long. SVL makes one that fits it, or you can get a grind-to-fit type. Check www.shotgunworld.com and navigate to the 'I Love My' section and check out the Yildiz threads. Lots of great stuff and info on there. I say go for it.
Thanks- lotsofshots 
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: Txkiller]
#396397
08/03/08 12:10 PM
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colt45-90
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Quote:
I have the yildiz 12g mx clays and haven't had one problem with the gun, very fun gun to shoot the only reason I bought it is because there made here in Texas give it a try if you don't like it sell it
made here in Texas??? when did they move to Texas from Turkey?
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: colt45-90]
#396398
08/03/08 03:32 PM
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Txkiller
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I was wrong they are Turkish guns, but I still got it because of the Katy, Texas stamp on the side Richbrismith was right they warranty work out of Katy hell im going to shoot some clays with it today im not sure with the other models but this one kicks like a mule 
Last edited by Txkiller; 08/03/08 03:35 PM.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: Txkiller]
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08/04/08 12:21 AM
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luv2brode
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i am cancelling my subscription, i am tired of your issues!
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: Txkiller]
#396400
08/04/08 12:35 AM
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richbrismith
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Quote:
I was wrong they are Turkish guns, but I still got it because of the Katy, Texas stamp on the side Richbrismith was right they warranty work out of Katy hell im going to shoot some clays with it today im not sure with the other models but this one kicks like a mule
Honest mistake- anybody could have made it-
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: richbrismith]
#396401
08/04/08 03:59 AM
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uthornfan
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My 12 gauge O/U kicked like a mule with Winchester Super Speeds and the cheap Federals, but it was fine with Remington Heavy Dove. I believe the ballistics on those loads is pretty similar, so I am not sure why the Remington's kicked less. Anyway, I put a limbsaver pad on the gun and it worked great. The Limbsaver pad that fits the gun is No. 10702. I think it says it is a pad for Beretta's, but it fits just fine.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: uthornfan]
#396402
08/04/08 04:30 AM
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il duderino
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I just bought one last week. I like it alot. Make sure you oil it when you buy it, they are bone dry and tight on the break-open. Mine has loosened up prettty well. I guess you would need to do that with any new gun though.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: il duderino]
#396403
08/04/08 07:56 AM
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richbrismith
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Most of the guys I chat with on the shotgun forums suggest taking the stock off and using a cleaner to get the grease of and then oiling it prior to putting it back together. They will also loosen up as you shoot them more.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: richbrismith]
#396404
08/04/08 12:47 PM
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janie
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Definitely appreciate all the feedback ya'all. I know what I'll be buying next. 
He is your friend defender your dog. Be worthy of such devotion
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: RKHarm24]
#396406
08/06/08 09:27 PM
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redraider99
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I have a 12 guage O/U and love it. Works for me plus 1/3 of the price of the big boys and to me shoots just as well.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: redraider99]
#396407
08/06/08 11:51 PM
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uthornfan
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I will just add, that whether a Yildiz is right for you depends on what you are planning on using it for. If you want a gun that will shoot thousands of rounds a year of clay targets, year after year, I would go with something else. Yildiz's are made for that kind of work and would probably fail. On the other hand, if you want a hunting gun that you can also shoot clays with, a Yildiz should work great.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: uthornfan]
#396408
08/09/08 06:15 PM
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il duderino
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Just bought a limbsaver pad for my Y-gun me-12. Academy now sells them made just for the Yildiz. should absorb some of the kick...these guns are really lightweight.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: il duderino]
#396409
08/09/08 08:48 PM
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il duderino
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FYI...that limbsaver pad dosent even come close to fitting right, don't waste your money. I just returned mine.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: il duderino]
#396410
08/13/08 12:29 AM
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Armadillo Tacos
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I have an MX Clays and have enjoyed the heck out of it. It is a clay buster. I reload and use a 1 oz load and about 16 grs of 700x. For a 1200 FPS I have found the recoil to be very mild.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: il duderino]
#396411
08/13/08 12:57 AM
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lotsofshots
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Quote:
FYI...that limbsaver pad dosent even come close to fitting right, don't waste your money. I just returned mine.
Yup...did the same thing the day I bought my recoil pad.
Thanks- lotsofshots
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: lotsofshots]
#396412
08/14/08 03:22 PM
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BUnityBears
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I have a 12 G O/U and it works great. I have a couple of other buddies with Yildiz shotguns and they have also had great experiences. It is definitely worth the purchase, IMO.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: BUnityBears]
#396413
08/14/08 03:39 PM
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KSims1868
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The reason I didn't buy a Yildiz is because I found a slightly used Browning.
Personally - I would rather have a 2nd hand Browning, Beretta, Remington, etc... than a brand new Yildiz.
I don't know jack about shotguns...and I am by NO means an experienced hunter. I am only replying with my reasons for what I bought...because I was considering buying a Yildiz until I realized that for about the same $$ I could find a nice gently used top-name brand shotgun.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: KSims1868]
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08/14/08 05:55 PM
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il duderino
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if you got a used browning o/u for 400 bucks you got a great deal.
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Re: Yildiz shotguns
[Re: il duderino]
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08/14/08 06:44 PM
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uthornfan
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if you got a used browning o/u for 400 bucks you got a great deal.
Yep. I have two Yildiz's but if I could have gotten a Beretta or Browning for the same or a little more money, I would have been all over it. Yildiz's are very nice but they don't stack up to the B-guns.
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