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BTW - there is one for sale at Jaquas. I have no interest in the gun, just thought I would pass that along.

Picked up my new RBL two weeks ago. I've only had a chance to put a box of shells through it at skeet. I'm very happy with it. The only thing I bought extra was the beavertail forearm. The gun is quite well made, the stock (american walnut) is better than I expected, trigger pulls are fine, it points well and points without being whippy. In other words, it's well balanced. The only thing I will fix is the automatic safety. The automatic safety cost me a few targets until I "remembered" to take it off prior to calling for the target. I telephoned Galazan. They were polite and gave me the instructions of how to fix it. I'll be shooting it more this weekend - including a round of sporting clays or two.

I have the gun Jay referred to on hold and planning to examine it personally Saturday.

I hope to have an opinion soon,as mine is due to arrive within the next week.

I own #831 which I received about 6 weeks ago. I have had a few issues with my gun. The forend is currently back a the factory being replaced. One of the screw backed out while I was shooting the gun and the wood chipped from recoil.

I have several thousand rounds through my gun and it's a great shooting gun from any perspective. I've shot American Skeet, International Skeet, and Sporting Clays with it. This is a pretty good test for any gun and I wouldn't change anything.

My gun is single trigger with beavertail FE. Since I shoot so many clay targets with hunting guns, I always opt for BTFE's. Barrels get hot in the summer! I have two 20ga. SxS's with double triggers and wanted something different.

I, also, have purchased a Carlson choke wrench. There is nothing wrong with the wrench supplied. The Carlsom wrench is, simply, better.

The cosmetics of the gun are very good. The metal/metal, wood/metal fit is excellent. The checkering and engraving are quite good and I have no problem with the fact that they are computer generated. I am not thrilled with my wood. I upgraded to exhibition and was disappointed with what I received. This is subjective, of course, and others thought differently.

All in all, it's the best buy on the market. I look forward to years of missing grouse with mine.

I have one of the very early ones. Exhibition black walnut, single trigger, BTFE and pistol grip. I'm not thrilled with the finish on the wood but I will remedy that when my second one arrives. Other wise it is far more than I expected and a far better value than any other double I have.

I intend to use this one for everything until the second one arrives. Then I'll have the wood redone and save it for a target gun.

The second was ordered with standard wood, splinter forend, straight stock and double triggers.

At the skeet club anyone who wished has tried it and without exception it has received glowing comments.

Charlie

Another one for sale, for comparison's sake.

http://www.daverifflegunsales.com/images/guns/RBL_Layout.html

Since the price hasn't gone up much yet this is a good time to buy if you are among those that think that someday they will appreciate in value significantly. You certainly will not lose money.

Add me to the list of RBL owners that is very satisfied. I think it is a great little SxS and a good value.

Jerry Goldstein
St. Louis, MO

PErsonally I had trouble with the carlson wrench with the skeet and IC tube.

After I lubed and broke in the chokes, I went back to the supplied wrench with good success.

If I have a complaint it is that the second trigger may be a little light. Had it go off a little early when aggressively shooting Sporting clays. The fact is every time it did I hit the clays. That is something for me as I am a 60-70% guy.

It does oattern nice, but the best patterning gun I have is my arietta.

Jerry

Well got up early and made the trip to look at the RBL I had on hold. Exquisite! And now resting in my safe. Thanks to all that posted. That choke tube system/wrench is definitely not as efficient as Briley and others. True it looks better but definitly a pain. I have a Carlson wrench ordered.