NRA Gun of the Week: Weatherby Orion

American Hunter Staff

posted on January 13, 2016

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Weatherby's latest version of the Orion is a Turkish-made, entry-level over-under shotgun that is loaded with features for a modest price. Want to know more? Check out the latest edition of NRA Gun of the Week, hosted by American Rifleman Editor in Chief Mark Keefe.

Technical Specifications:

• Importer: Weatherby, Inc.,
• Manufacturer: ATA Ailah Sanay A.S. Turkey
• Action: boxlock over-under shotgun
• Gauge: 12; 3” chambers
• Trigger: mechanical, single selective; 7-lb., 14-oz. pull (top barrel); 7-lb. pull (bottom barrel)
• Sights: single brass front bead
• Stock: checkered grade A walnut, high-gloss finish; Prince of Wales grip; ¼” cast-off
• Weight: 7 lbs., 5 ozs.
• Metal Finish: high-gloss blued
• Accessories: owner’s manual, three choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified and full)
• MSRP: $1,099

For more information, go to Weatherby.com.

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