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Author Topic: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey  (Read 2241 times)

Offline bdirks

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Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« on: May 19, 2020, 01:29:08 PM »
I searched the 20ga Gun postings and didn't see a comparison of these two specific guns.

I want to get a semi-auto 20ga dedicated turkey gun. I am looking at the Weatherby SA-459 Turkey or the Tristar Viper G2 Turkey. I have read some reports of less than desirable triggers in the Tristar. Anything else? Opinions either way are appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

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Re: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2020, 03:35:10 PM »
I have two sa459’s. Triggers in my opinion both sucked.  Local smith fixed the one other is on its way to rob Roberts.   Love the sa459. It is a shooter with hand loaded tss,
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Re: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2020, 03:46:51 PM »
I have them both... virtually the same... both Turkish made...both bad triggers, but can be fixed.

Offline SOCOM304

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Re: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2020, 05:47:16 PM »
Exactly ??

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Re: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2020, 05:50:44 PM »
Disregard those ?? marks! I was meaning I agreed with the other posters. Both guns are essentially the same, sharing horrible triggers that can be tuned up.

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Re: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2020, 06:22:49 PM »
I own 2 of the TriStar Viper G2's. Both triggers sucked! I sent them to a place in Wisconsin, I think Precision something? They made them really good but did cost me $85 a trigger!

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Offline bdirks

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Re: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2020, 07:08:26 PM »
Thanks for the replies.

In the end it sounds like I can either buy a name, TriStar or Weatherby, or I can buy on price as the quality and performance are the same. Is either company better on warranty or communications?

Thanks,
Brian

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Re: Weatherby SA-459 Turkey versus Tristar Viper G2 Turkey
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2020, 08:11:52 PM »
they are both pretty good as for service. I think the new tristar G2 pistol grip looks better - bottomland w/cerocoat....sharp gun.  Bottomland is just my preference. The weatherby is realtree green.