Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Carlson's. Your email address will not be published. I pulled the chokes to swab the barrels, but it was when I recieved a cut from sticking my finger in the muzzle end of the choke. Using a 2 3/4 inch 7/8 oz. The third is an extended "bright" choke designed for sporting clays. It did have a good bit of slop and creep. The sights, though minor, are one of the only outwardly visual digressions between the two scatterguns. tn. I had the privilege of shooting a Beretta over and under years ago and I took advantage of that generous offer frequently. Both guns are fine for knocking down birds. I think the stock dimensions will be just about right for a lot of shooters. Before buying the gun I contacted Savage because of bad reports 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The Savage Stevens 555 Over/Under is a fantastic shotgun for any sporting application! Beautiful wood. Gun Review: Stevens 555 E Over/Under Shotgun, New Video Shows Man Shooting Towards Counter-Protesters During Charlottesville Protest. The best Savage Stevens 555 waterfowl chokes are listed below, and they work well for ducks, geese, and doves by creating dense patterns down range. That said I still find myself grabbing my 555 over my other guns. The lady I spoke to in customer service said she would check with the gunsmith and put me on hold. I have completed the polishing/finishing process on my new Savage 555E 410. 1 = Cylinder. They are topped off with a raised 0.275-inch ventilated rib and have a brass bead front sight. It didnt rain, but was a thick foggy soup that would coat your glasses, but not enough to bead up and run off the bill of your cap. Rebecca looked up the report from the service done. Enter the Steven 555 E. Like so many affordably priced scatterguns, the 555 E is a Turkish import. If it gets scratched, dinged and beat to hell? My sons, each using 12 gauge Remington 11-87s, are better shots than me and can nearly one dove for each shell fired. The shotgun functioned perfectly, and the ejected shell casing flew 6 or 7 feet when ejected. Its aluminum. The third is an extended "bright" choke designed for sporting clays. They are both reliable. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. It also has a mechanical trigger, manual extractors and a bead sight. The second is an extended-tube style with a black oxide finish. Fay, founded J. Stevens & Co. in the "gun valley" near Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, in 1864. In addition to the ejectors and prettier wood, the 555 Enhanced comes with a laser-engraved silver receiver instead of a plain blued one. The vent rib in on the 12 gauge versions 28-inch chrome-lined barrels is finished with a brass bead. You made it clear this is in the better category and every review Ive read on this gun have been four-star or better. Shotguns with alloy receivers and standard steel barrels generally are nose-heavy. Specifications and Features: Savage Stevens Model 555 Over/Under 22167 Break Action Over Under Shotgun 28 gauge 26" Carbon Steel Barrels Vent rib 2-3/4" Chamber 2 Rounds Single Selective Trigger . Open and close barrels. Lots of burrs on drilled holes, predominantly on the side of hole where the drill bit bunched through. You should always pattern your shotgun before heading into the field because most waterfowl chokes, shotguns, and ammo combinations behave differently.