Stevens 560 opinions, insights, experiences

[Drew]

Stevens has a new shotgun out this year a very inexpensive semi auto. I had a Stevens side by side when I was a kid and really shot that gun well and put a lot of rounds through it. I am looking for a good back up gun and would like to hear from anyone who has handled one of these.

 

[Labradinger]

I dont have any experience beyond looking at it online but it’s a great looking gun and its under 7 lbs. kinda reminds me of the look of a Weatherby. I THINK I handled one in a Runnings, but not positive. I personally like a high rib gun like the some of the Benellis or Franchis so if I shoulder a gun and I see that rib, I put it back and forget about it. If you like a lower rib gun as that appears to be, thats a steal for 500 bucks. Seems like it may be one of those that a store only has one of, so if it feels right, Id grab it.

 

[birddude]

Today's Stevens will be a Turkish gun. Having said that, I've heard Stevens have a pretty good warranty. Their o/u guns have a pretty good following, so for 500.00 I'd go for it if it feels good.

 

[Drew]

I have shot it through the summer at sporting clays and skeet. I give is an A+ for feel, and ease to put BB's into the target. I also give it an A+ for ease to clean. I have gained enough confidence in it to use is on some extended hunting trips this fall.

 

[Drew]

Well, after a season of bringing the Stevens on multiple trips and running 24 boxes of shells through it I can tell you this gun is very reliable, easy to use and cycles shells 100% of the time even when dirty. It's a pretty shotgun and light and well balanced. I can break it down easily and I shoot it as well as any shotgun that I have ever shot. Most importantly, It only cost $500 brand new and that is amazing for a semi auto loader.