American Rifleman Television: Weatherby Orion Shotgun Review

Published on June 27, 2018
Duration: 3:54

This review covers the Weatherby Orion over-under shotgun, highlighting its value for money at around $1,100 retail. The shotgun features a Turkish walnut stock with a high-luster finish, nice bluing, and gold accents. Key technical aspects include mechanical selective triggers, selective automatic ejection, and Beretta-style locking lugs. It is available with 26 or 28-inch barrels and accepts Beretta-style choke tubes, with three included.

Quick Summary

The Weatherby Orion shotgun, retailing around $1,100, offers significant value with its mechanical selective triggers, selective automatic ejection, and Beretta-style locking lugs. It features a Turkish walnut stock and accepts interchangeable Beretta-style choke tubes, making it a well-appointed option in its price class.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Weatherby as an Importer
  2. 00:20Manufacturing History (SKB, Fausti, Akdas)
  3. 00:38Orion Design & Aesthetics
  4. 00:50Price and Value Proposition
  5. 00:54Mechanical Triggers Explained
  6. 01:05Selective Trigger Function
  7. 01:15Tang Safety Mechanism
  8. 01:21Selective Automatic Ejection
  9. 01:34Barrel Length Options (26" & 28")
  10. 01:39Interchangeable Choke Tubes (Beretta Style)
  11. 01:49Beretta Style Locking Lugs
  12. 02:27Monoblock Barrel Construction
  13. 02:40Top Rib and Front Sight
  14. 02:51Aesthetic Details (Bluing, Gold Accents)
  15. 02:56Stock Finish and Ergonomics
  16. 03:21Comparison to Older Models
  17. 03:33Serviceability and Affordability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the retail price of the Weatherby Orion shotgun?

The Weatherby Orion shotgun retails for approximately $1,100, offering a good value for its features and build quality.

What type of triggers does the Weatherby Orion shotgun have?

The Weatherby Orion features mechanical triggers, meaning you can fire one barrel and then the other independently without relying on inertia to reset the mechanism.

Does the Weatherby Orion shotgun have selective ejection?

Yes, the Weatherby Orion is equipped with selective automatic ejection. This means that only the shell from the barrel that was fired is ejected, a feature not always found in affordable shotguns.

What choke tube system does the Weatherby Orion use?

The Weatherby Orion accepts interchangeable choke tubes and comes with three in the box. It is compatible with Beretta-style choke tubes.

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