Hey, any gun that introduces someone to our sport is fine by me. My own grandchildren are being taught with single shot 20 bores and when they are ready for a hunt they'll be shooting Rangers or Mossberg 500's. As to snob appeal, as a lifelong fly fisherman I have witnessed prejudice against guys whose tackle may not have British ancestry. I am still using the Pfleuger Medalist reels I bought as a boy for 6 bucks apiece.
Nothing shuts me off more than seeing someone putdown another's choice of shotguns or tackle or for that matter any material item. In my original post I stated that the CZ Bobwhite that I now own has very good workmanship for a gun in its price range. Now as to its functionality, that is a matter to be revealed in time. If metals suitable for their purposes have been employed there is little doubt that the gun will perform well; if lesser quality metals have been used, the outcome is predictable. But the days of judging a gun because of its country of origin are over insofar as this 72 year old shooter is concerned. Best to all! Chopperlump
