Beretta over-under shotguns in this category - Silver Pigeon I, 690, 692 and 694 Sporting in 12/76 - suit both driven hunts and clay range training. Several versions come with an adjustable cheekpiece for a more precise fit.
This category holds eight Beretta over-under shotguns, from the classic Silver Pigeon I to the B-Fast equipped Sporting models. All are chambered in 12/76, and several offer an adjustable cheekpiece that lets you fit the stock more precisely to your face and stance. These guns work equally well for a driven wild boar hunt in dense cover and for practice sessions on the range before the season opens.
The Sporting line was built first for clay shooting, but hunters in Lithuania often pick these same guns for driven hunts - a reliable ejector mechanism, precise balance and manageable recoil matter both on the shooting line and standing at your post during a drive. Silver Pigeon I is the lighter, more general-purpose choice, while the 690-694 range gives you more adjustment for a heavier shooting load.
Each model differs in weight, balance and how much you can adjust it, so it helps to know the main differences before choosing.
A classic model with a wooden stock, reliable ejector and manual safety. Available both with and without an adjustable cheekpiece. A good pick if you value a traditional feel and weight in hand.
Part of the Sporting line in 12/76, suited to both training and longer hunting days thanks to balanced weight distribution along the barrel.
Fitted with a B-Fast carbon fibre top rib and the B-Fast Barrel balancing system - weights attach to side rails so you can shift the balance point. Also available with an adjustable cheekpiece.
Well balanced from the factory, and it also supports the B-Fast system with 15g, 10g and 5g weights that cut felt recoil without adding noise or vibration. Weight is around 3550g, barrel length 760mm, with interchangeable chokes.
A few points to weigh when picking among these eight shotguns:
Before a driven hunt, check your chokes in advance and pick the right one for the expected shot distance in cover. If your shotgun carries B-Fast weights, test them on the range before the season starts - a different weight changes both recoil and balance in hand. A cold winter drive day also calls for thicker gloves and a heavier clothing layer, so if you use an adjustable cheekpiece, check it still fits well against your shoulder once you are dressed for the cold.
Every shotgun in this category is 12/76, which gives you a wide range of cartridge choices, from light sporting loads to heavier hunting loads. Before buying cartridges, check which choke and which type of game they are meant for.
Beretta is one of the oldest firearms makers, and the Silver Pigeon I and Sporting lines are among the most common over-under shotguns among hunters and sport shooters in Lithuania. A reliable action and wide availability of spare parts and accessories make upkeep easier over the years.
If you want to compare other makers, see Winchester, Browning or Blaser over-under shotguns. If you are not sure which Beretta model suits your hunting style, write to us and we will help you choose.
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