Gun Review: Weatherby Element Deluxe Shotgun

By Dan Zimmerman

With some notably pricey exceptions, Weatherby is know for building affordable to moderately-priced reliable firearms. Their shotgun line’s like Jennifer Lawrence: proficient and attractive yet accessible. Weatherby’s upped their not-incredibly-expensive scattergun game with the $1099 MSRP Element Deluxe semi-auto. It’s a shotgun made for the shooter who likes to spend his days shooting birds — both feathered and clay — while looking good doing it . . .

The Weatherby Element Deluxe is an elegant blend of traditional styling with a few contemporary notes sprinkled in, like the streamlined trigger guard and triangular cross bolt safety. The bluing on the sleek “aircraft” aluminum receiver is polished to a deep gloss. You remember that gorgeous gun your grandfather owned? Like that.

The Turkish-made Element Deluxe sports what Weatherby calls AA grade walnut. In my experience, …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns