Weatherby

Orion I/Matte Blue

Reviewed

msrp

$1,049.00

Quick Specs

Gauge(s):	12, 20
Chamber Size(s):	3
Weight:	6.2 – 7
Length of Pull:	14.5,14.625
Adjustable Drop/Cast:	No
Left Hand Models:	No

*There may be some difference between the shotgun model on this page and the shotgun reviewed in this video.

TFL Review Summary

The Weatherby Orion is a basic looking over/under, but overall it is a really nice quality gun for the money. We enjoyed shooting this shotgun. It mounted and pointed nicely. From everything we experience, the Orion appears to be a great value.

Value Rating

The Value Rating is based on the overall score of a gun when compared to its price. You can view it as bang for the buck.

4.5/5

Overall Score

The Overall Score is based on a combination of looks, recoil, reliability, ergonimics, and overall shooting vibes.

7.8/10

Manufacturer Summary

Orion - With gloss-finished metalwork and glossy Turkish walnut stock, the Orion I fits in just as well on the sporting clays course as it does in the field chasing birds. Equipped with automatic ejectors that throw empty hulls clear of the chamber, the Orion is notable for its slim action that employs a set of sliding locking bars nestled in above those ejectors that result in less bulk than many similar over/unders making it a great companion for a day of upland hunting.

Matte Blue - With matte-finished metalwork and matching matte Turkish walnut stock, the Orion Matte Blue is right at home chasing birds, whether that's chukar in the mountains or quail in the desert. Equipped with automatic ejectors that throw empty hulls clear of the chamber, the Orion is notable for its slim action that employs a set of sliding locking bars nestled in above those ejectors that result in less bulk than many similar over/unders. Fitted with 26" or 28" barrels in 12 gauge or 26" in 20 gauge, the Orion Matte Blue has a vented top rib fit with a single brass bead and is shipped with a set of interchangeable chokes.