Heritage Badlander: Unboxing and Overview

Published on May 11, 2024
Duration: 6:44

This video provides an unboxing and overview of the Heritage Badlander side-by-side shotgun. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, highlights its short 18.5-inch barrels, attractive dark walnut stock with checkering, and matte finish. He notes it's a hammerless design with a sliding safety and dual triggers, suitable for 2.75 and 3-inch shells. While appreciating its aesthetics and compact nature, he mentions a slightly stiff action that will likely break in with use and a length of pull that might feel short for taller individuals.

Quick Summary

The Heritage Badlander is a 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun with an 18.5-inch barrel, resembling a coach gun. It features a hammerless design, dual triggers, a matte finish on its barrels and action, and an attractive dark walnut stock. While its action may be stiff initially, it's expected to break in with use.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Heritage Badlander
  2. 00:34Unboxing the Shotgun
  3. 00:55Barrel and Forend Assembly
  4. 01:15Stock Description
  5. 01:36Action and Stock Details
  6. 01:58Dual Triggers and Safety
  7. 02:15Assembly Process
  8. 02:51Stock Checkering and Fit
  9. 03:06Action Stiffness and Break-in
  10. 03:20Barrel View and Markings
  11. 03:39Front Sight and Origin
  12. 03:46Overall Aesthetics and Coach Gun Style
  13. 04:02Wood and Matte Finish Combination
  14. 04:12Potential Studio Wall Hanger
  15. 04:35Shouldering the Shotgun
  16. 04:40Length of Pull Criticism for Tall Shooters
  17. 05:12Action Break-in Progress
  18. 05:23Comparison to Heritage Rough Riders
  19. 05:55Quality Difference: Badlander vs. Rough Rider
  20. 06:20Concluding Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of shotgun is the Heritage Badlander?

The Heritage Badlander is a side-by-side shotgun. It features an 18.5-inch barrel length, making it a short-barreled model often referred to as a coach gun. It is chambered in 12 gauge and accepts both 2.75 and 3-inch shells.

What are the key aesthetic features of the Heritage Badlander?

The Heritage Badlander boasts an attractive dark walnut stock with checkering. The barrels and action have a matte finish, which the presenter finds pairs well with the wood. It also includes a brass bead front sight.

How does the Heritage Badlander compare in quality to other Heritage firearms?

The presenter notes that the Badlander is a significantly higher quality firearm than Heritage's more budget-friendly Rough Rider revolvers. While Rough Riders are inexpensive entry-level firearms, the Badlander offers better fit, finish, and overall construction.

Are there any potential drawbacks to the Heritage Badlander?

The action on the Badlander can be stiff initially, requiring a break-in period. Additionally, for very tall individuals, the length of pull might feel a bit short, though this is a common characteristic of compact shotguns.

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