I handled a cz bobwhite a couple times at the gun shop.

Is it just a standard Huglu or is there anything special or unspecial or different about what CZ model?

It is pretty much the standard Huglu. The DeHaan shotguns are also Huglus, with a bit of proprietary decoration.

I bought a Ringneck (single trigger and PG stock, as opposed to the BWhite's DT and English stock) in 28 gauge last year and really like the trim lines. Time will tell how well the Turkish metallurgy holds up, but I have no complaints at this point. The walnut in the stock is nice enough, but the finish is rather opaque and bland. A "cheerier" finish, either in oil or poly, would make the gun somewhat more attractive.

Any advice for a fella returning to upland game hunting after a 30 year hiatus? Does the pheasant and grouse man find much difference between the 26 and 28 inch barrels in 20 gauge? Are there other importers of the Huglus one should consider?

I just read that CZ "is" the distributor for huglu now. So its just a huglu

Nordrstr. I had a 26" 20 ga and could not hit anything with it, Too wippy, Too short

Then I got a 28" 20 ga and it swings way beter for me and is just about perfect and hit birds with ease. That 2" longer makes a big difference for me

I personaly wouldnt even consider a shotgun with 26" barrels anymore

On gunbroker search CZ sxs or any CZ. The seller "Ton80" is the CZ guy and has good prices. I think you can just contact him and buy one.

GSP27,
There was an article about the Bobwhite in Guns and Ammo this month, seemed to be pretty favorable. I've picked them up before, seemed like a decent hunting gun to me.

nordrseta,

It's all a matter of personal preference, if you go to the gun store, pick up a gun with both barrel lengths (or other lengths) and neither one feels much different to you, it won't matter to you which one you buy. If one feels a little 'sweeter' to you, buy that one, you'll probably kill more birds with it. I personally don't have a huge preference for my field guns, I do most of my hunting with a 28" barreled gun, but every once in a while I shoot my 11-87 with a 21" barrel, I kill more with the 28", but there aren't earthshaking differences to the birds in my bag.

People sometimes overlook the differences in receiver lengths when selecting barrels. With an automatic, you have about four more inches of "gun" than with a SxS or O/U. I find a 28" barrel somewhat cumbersome with an auto, but appropriate with the shorter break-open guns.

That said, I don't find 26" too short for an upland gun in an O/U or SxS if the quarry is close-flushing like quail or perhaps grouse. I also find the longer 28" barrel on a break gun a bit of an advantage for doves and other sky-borne targets.

But as others say, it's a matter of personal preference and the actual ballistic difference in the barrel lengths is de minimus. But don't forget -- the longer the barrel the further the report is from your ear, one advantage of longer barrels that is often overlooked.