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Weatherby Orion 20-Gauge: Shotgun Review

The subdued Orion Matte Blue 20-gauge shotgun may not stand out on the gun rack, but it shines in the field.

Weatherby Orion 20-Gauge: Shotgun Review — At just six pounds, the Weatherby Orion 20-gauge makes an excellent field gun. (Photo By: Brad Fitzpatrick)

June 18, 2022 By Brad Fitzpatrick

Most hunters associate the Weatherby name with big game rifles, but the brand has been offering shotguns for 55 years. In that time, several over/under shotguns built in various factories around the world have worn the

Orion nameplate, but the current iteration, which hails from Turkey, was released in 2015 as the Orion Grade I in 12-gauge with a glossy Turkish walnut stock and gloss blue finish. Recently, Weatherby released two 20-gauge versions of the Orion I, which are available with the gloss blue finish or a new matte blue.

I had the opportunity to test the new Orion Matte...

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