Hey, this is a great shotgun I own the exact same G2 version. I cant decide if I like the G2 better than the case coloured generation. I have used mine to hint rabbit, grouse and pheasant. On the menu this fall will be squirrel. Nothing wrong with a CZ Bobwhite G2, the are suoer fast and handy shotguns.
None of the less expensive shotguns have automatic safety resets. It’s probably a money saving issue. I shoot both types of side by side guns. Just got to be aware of the fact that the safety needs to be set to safe before reloading. Stay focused while shooting.
So...I too own a Bobwhite G2 but mine is a Southpaw version. I have mixed feelings about it. Pluses 1. Best side by side for ca. $700. There aren't many. 2. I shoot this thing lights out. 3. Double triggers (I love double triggers) 4. Raised sight rail. 5. Comes with 6 chokes. Minuses: 1. Material quality is shit. A. Stock wood and finish are soft. My checkering literally started to break/chip off after one season. B. Black chrome has poor abrasion resistance. I can literally rub it bare with a rag. Bluing would be better IMHO. C. Questionable solder quality. The soldering on my gun looks uneven and thin in areas. D. Support once 1 year warrantee is up. I suspect that if the stock cracks or the soldering or anything other than the firing pin or spring fails you will be the proud owner of a $700 paperweight. Unlike Baretta or other well known shotgun brands, CZ does not keep or manufacture spare parts other than firing pins and springs and they will not make repairs to guns out of warrantee. I know Baretta will still fix my Silver Pidgeon 20 years from now.
@MrMiddlepath Really there is only one thing that's different on left handed double barrel shotguns (this one included) and that's the cast. Right handed guns are cast off while left handed guns are cast on. This has to do with which way the stock is bent. A cast on stock is bent about 1/4 inch to the left where a cast off stock is bent 1/4 inch to the right when mounting the gun. While this may seem like a minor difference, it has a profound effect with how naturally the sight rail lines up with your eye. If I mount a cast off gun, my eye naturally lines up to the right of the sight rail and I have to adjust my head to line up properly. A cast on gun usually lines the sight up perfectly with my eye. That being said everyone dimensions are a little different. My dimensions are pretty average so standard cast and drop typically fit me well. One other thing. The Southpaw model has the word Southpaw engraved in the extended trigger guard. Hope this helps.
@MrMiddlepath Hmmm...the only issue I have with eye dominance is shooting my bow since for some reason I shoot that right handed. It's just not as big of an issue since you aim a bow. I can just close my dominant left eye and aim with my right eye. Shotguns however are supposed to be pointed, not aimed and you keep both eyes open. I would suggest try closing your dominant left eye and aiming using your right eye only. This will limit your field of vision but you should still be able to shoot just fine with practice. I also believe there are exercises to improve the dominance of your non dominant eye to where you might be able to shoot right handed with both eyes open. The last option is to learn to shoot lefty. I think I would try the first option, then the third option and go with whatever seems easier.
Nice video. I luv nostalgia and that shotgun is exactly just that. I purchased one other day, can’t wait to pick it up next week and try it out!
Hello. What opinion You have about this shotgun now?
Thanks.
Hey, this is a great shotgun I own the exact same G2 version. I cant decide if I like the G2 better than the case coloured generation. I have used mine to hint rabbit, grouse and pheasant. On the menu this fall will be squirrel. Nothing wrong with a CZ Bobwhite G2, the are suoer fast and handy shotguns.
Good review man. Very thorough . I think this is gonna be my next upland shotgun. Didn’t know that about SW. thanks for sharing that info.
I overpaid for mine but it’s definitely worth it. It’s an awesome shotgun.
None of the less expensive shotguns have automatic safety resets. It’s probably a money saving issue. I shoot both types of side by side guns. Just got to be aware of the fact that the safety needs to be set to safe before reloading. Stay focused while shooting.
i haven't shot a 20guage since i was 11years old. i prefer 12guage and have 1 i totally love it 👍👍👍
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That beautiful gun won't last long shooting both barrels together. It's simply not engineered for that abuse!
Yeah, I noticed that he struggled a bit to extract those shells after the double blast ... compounding pressure waves if not opposing in the receiver!
How is the recoil with buckshot or slugs?
Thank you.
Looks tight.
So...I too own a Bobwhite G2 but mine is a Southpaw version. I have mixed feelings about it.
Pluses
1. Best side by side for ca. $700. There aren't many.
2. I shoot this thing lights out.
3. Double triggers (I love double triggers)
4. Raised sight rail.
5. Comes with 6 chokes.
Minuses:
1. Material quality is shit.
A. Stock wood and finish are soft. My checkering literally started to break/chip off after one season.
B. Black chrome has poor abrasion resistance. I can literally rub it bare with a rag. Bluing would be better IMHO.
C. Questionable solder quality. The soldering on my gun looks uneven and thin in areas.
D. Support once 1 year warrantee is up. I suspect that if the stock cracks or the soldering or anything other than the firing pin or spring fails you will be the proud owner of a $700 paperweight. Unlike Baretta or other well known shotgun brands, CZ does not keep or manufacture spare parts other than firing pins and springs and they will not make repairs to guns out of warrantee. I know Baretta will still fix my Silver Pidgeon 20 years from now.
Been looking at this shotgun. what is the difference between the southpaw and regular. What do they change to make it left hand friendly
@MrMiddlepath Really there is only one thing that's different on left handed double barrel shotguns (this one included) and that's the cast. Right handed guns are cast off while left handed guns are cast on. This has to do with which way the stock is bent. A cast on stock is bent about 1/4 inch to the left where a cast off stock is bent 1/4 inch to the right when mounting the gun. While this may seem like a minor difference, it has a profound effect with how naturally the sight rail lines up with your eye. If I mount a cast off gun, my eye naturally lines up to the right of the sight rail and I have to adjust my head to line up properly. A cast on gun usually lines the sight up perfectly with my eye. That being said everyone dimensions are a little different. My dimensions are pretty average so standard cast and drop typically fit me well. One other thing. The Southpaw model has the word Southpaw engraved in the extended trigger guard. Hope this helps.
Thanks, that helps alot 👍
Actually one more question. What do you recommend for someone who is right handed but left eye dominant?
@MrMiddlepath Hmmm...the only issue I have with eye dominance is shooting my bow since for some reason I shoot that right handed. It's just not as big of an issue since you aim a bow. I can just close my dominant left eye and aim with my right eye. Shotguns however are supposed to be pointed, not aimed and you keep both eyes open. I would suggest try closing your dominant left eye and aiming using your right eye only. This will limit your field of vision but you should still be able to shoot just fine with practice. I also believe there are exercises to improve the dominance of your non dominant eye to where you might be able to shoot right handed with both eyes open. The last option is to learn to shoot lefty. I think I would try the first option, then the third option and go with whatever seems easier.
Pronounced Fiocchi wrong and said "all shotguns shoot the same" definitely wouldn't take much this guy says into consideration 😂
If you can't find them for less than that, you ain't lookin' too hard. They can be found for under $600.