Action:
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In the 12
gauge 3" chambering, the Gold’s
self-regulating gas system shoots all loads
interchangeably — from 1 oz. light
2 3/4" target loads to the heaviest 3"
magnums. The larger 3 1/2" chambered version
is built to handle a similar range —
1 1/8 oz. field loads to hard-hitting 3 1/2"
magnums. With lighter loads, the unique gas system
in these guns utilizes most of the energy of
expanding gases to operate the action. With magnum
loads, excess gas is vented out the lateral vents
in the piston. The Gold has a gas valve on the
inside of the gas piston. Because the gas piston
and valve operate independently, less pressure is
exerted on the piston resulting in greater
longevity and more efficient operation than other
gas-operated autoloaders. Additionally, the
extremely short piston stroke of the Gold limits
the amount of combustion gas that gets into the
receiver. The shooter benefits from cleaner
operation. |
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Choke Tubes:
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All
Gold shotguns include full, modified and improved
cylinder tubes. Sporting Clays models include
modified, improved cylinder and skeet tubes.
24" barrel models include an extra-full
turkey tube. |
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Magazine Adapter:
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Included.
Limits magazine capacity to two. |
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Magazine Capacity:
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2
3/4": 4 in magazine, one in chamber. 3":
3 in magazine, one in chamber.
3 1/2": 3 in magazine, one in chamber (3
1/2" model only). |
Magazine Cut-off:
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All Gold 3
1/2" and Gold Classic shotguns utilize a
magazine
cut-off allowing the shooter to retain shells in
the magazine and eject a round from the chamber
without feeding from the magazine.
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Recoil Pads:
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Hunter
and Stalker: Standard vented, Deer Hunter: Extra
thick vented, Sporting Clays: Radiused, solid
recoil pad. |
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Rib:
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Solid
ventilated rib with matte sighting plane, tapered
on Sporting Clays. |
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Safety:
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The
oversized, cross-bolt safety is mounted on the
trigger guard allowing quick operation while
keeping an eye on the target, and it’s easily
reversed by a gunsmith for
left-hand use. |
Sights:
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24"
barrel Stalker and Camo models come with Hi-Viz™
fiber optic sights. All Gold Sporting Clays
shotguns feature the Hi-Viz™ Pro-Comp sight
system. This system consists of eight different
interchangeable colored light pipes so the bead
can be adjusted to match varied light conditions
or shooting styles.
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Stock:
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Gloss-finished
walnut on Hunter models, satin-finished select
walnut on Sporting Clays. Camouflage and Stalker
models utilize composite stocks and forearms.
Subtle palm swell. Cut checkering. |
Speed Loading:
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With the
action open, any load inserted into the magazine
is sent directly to the chamber, ready to be
fired.
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Trigger:
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Gold colored.
The trigger guard is large and has carefully
rounded edges to accommodate gloved fingers.
Additionally, the Gold’s trigger assembly can be
removed in seconds for cleaning.
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