Don
I am very sorry to learn about your ongoing difficulty. I have certainly abandoned all ideas of ever buying a Rizzini. As you have suggested, the problem with poor regulation is probably much more wide-spread than realized. The American Rifleman used to publish test patterns as part of their doublegun reviews. They often looked terrible to me.
I have not done any patterning for years, but did do some a long time ago. Results then with Belgian Brownings and a Perazzi showed excellent regulation, both before and after Briley installation. After your problems, I will probably do some this year with my current shotguns. Actually, patterning should be the first thing we all do after acquiring one.
As you note, manufacturers count on us not doing any. This is at least part of the reason that shotguns that look like Perazzis sell for much less. My current 20 ga is a Browning Model 12 pump and will be unless I can afford a Perazzi in the future. Given the economy, that does not appear likely.
Last edited by vangulil; 01/31/09 11:12 AM.
