Escort Optima O/U 12 Gauge 28″ 3″ Chamber 2-Round

About this product

Reliable, affordable over/under for dove hunts and clays. The Escort Optima O/U 12 Gauge 28″ features a 3″ chamber, Beretta/Benelli Mobil-pattern chokes, and a select Turkish walnut stock. Priced at just $510, it’s a solid field gun that points like a classic double.

Available for delivery across the United States.

The Escort Optima O/U 12 Gauge 28″ 3″ Chamber 2-Round is a field-proven break-open shotgun built for Southern dove fields, clay targets, and honest bird hunting. This Turkish-made over/under pairs a ventilated-rib 28-inch barrel with a 3-inch chamber and a classic 2-round capacity, giving you a dependable scattergun without the fancy price tag. According to Escort’s spec sheet, the Optima uses a Beretta/Benelli Mobil-pattern multi-choke system, so you can dial in your pattern for doves, quail, or sporting clays. With a select Turkish walnut stock and a single selective trigger, it handles like a traditional double gun should.

Key Features

• Single Selective Trigger – lets you choose which barrel fires first, so you can drop a close dove and reach for a crossing bird without thinking twice.
• Fiber-Optic Front Sight – bright orange bead pulls your eye onto the target fast, especially in low light at dawn or dusk.
• Ventilated Rib Barrel (28″) – reduces heat mirage on hot September afternoons and gives a smooth, natural swing through birds.
• Multi-Choke System (Mobil Pattern) – includes improved cylinder, modified, and full chokes so you can tighten or open your pattern for doves, quail, or clays.
• Turkish Walnut Stock & Forend – select-grade wood with a satin finish gives the Optima a traditional look and a balanced feel that points naturally.

Who It’s For

This shotgun is for the Southern shooter who wants a reliable over/under for dove hunts, quail walks, and weekend sporting clays without spending a month’s pay. It’s also a solid choice for a first O/U or a backup gun for a hunting camp.

Pros & Cons

• Pro: Affordable price point for a genuine over/under with a walnut stock and multi-choke system.
• Pro: Lightweight at about 7.2 pounds, easy to carry all day in the field.
• Con: The trigger can feel a bit heavy out of the box—some shooters prefer a lighter pull for clay games. A gunsmith can adjust it if needed.
• Pro: Beretta/Benelli Mobil-pattern chokes mean replacement tubes are easy to find.
• Con: No automatic ejectors; the Optima uses extractors, so you’ll need to pluck empties by hand.

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Last updated: April 2026

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