Brian,
You’re so right about CMC pricing. I thought the CMC/Savage /Fox was a nice looking gun that would be perfect for upland birds in California where lead shot is totally banned.
I saw a 12ga version with very nice wood on GB that said “make an offer”. I offered what it was worth to me and to my great surprise they accepted.
I had the shiny stuff taken off the wood, and had the dimensions altered and a pad added.
Once I got my head around what it is (and what it’s not) I have really enjoyed it. I’ve shot hundreds of doves, many pheasants and a smattering of prairie chickens, sharp tails and quail with it in California, Arizona, South Dakota and elsewhere.
It has nothing to do with Fox guns, IMO. It’s kind of an RBL without the round action. I suspect the “case coloring” may not be and the barrels are spaced a little further apart from each other than I’d like.. But, it is well balanced, versatile, good looking and will digest anything I stuff in it, even 3in Roman candles.
If it gets rained on I just clean and oil it afterwards. If it’s lost or destroyed by baggage handlers, J’ll be unhappy but it won’t be the end of the world!
I’ll bet there are guys who think the same of the Revelation/Red Label. IF they could buy one for about half the asking price of the Red Label.
Best,
Brett
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