{"id":930,"date":"2024-03-07T20:51:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T20:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=930"},"modified":"2024-03-07T20:51:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T20:51:12","slug":"first-look-weatherby-sorix-shotgun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=930","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Weatherby SORIX Shotgun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"> <noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-feature-768x496.jpg\" alt=\"First Look: Weatherby SORIX Shotgun\" title=\"First Look: Weatherby SORIX Shotgun\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-look-at-the-new-weatherby-sorix-a-semi-auto-shotgun-available-in-both-12-gauge-and-20-gauge\"><strong>A look at the new Weatherby SORIX, a semi-auto shotgun available in both 12 gauge and 20 gauge.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While mostly known for its rifles, Weatherby has just expanded its shotgun line with the release of the SORIX. A semi-auto made in Italy and finished at the company\u2019s headquarters in Wyoming, the SORIX line is available in 20-gauge, 12-gauge and with three different finish color options. The 12-gauge model also has the option of either a 3- or 3.5-inch chamber, but all three variants have a 2+1 capacity.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-slough.jpg\" alt=\"Weatherby-Sorix-slough\" class=\"wp-image-292730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-slough.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-slough-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-slough-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-slough-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-slough-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Weatherby SORIX shotguns utilize the same inertia recoil system that has proven itself in some of the company\u2019s previous models, a system that\u2019s known to be simple, reliable and cleaner running than gas-operated semi-autos. The shotguns also feature Weatherby\u2019s SHIFT SYSTEM, a feature that enables users to swap the charging handle and safety to the left-hand side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle.jpg\" alt=\"Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle\" class=\"wp-image-292731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle.jpg\" alt=\"Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherby-Sorix-lifestyle-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Additional features of the Weatherby SORIX that hunters will appreciate include oversized controls and an enlarged trigger guard for easier operation in cold weather, a stock that\u2019s adjustable with shims and a receiver that\u2019s been drilled and tapped (8-40 holes) for an optic mount. For those who don\u2019t want an optic, the SORIX comes standard with LPA fiber optic sights as well. Finally, the shotguns also use the Crio Plus choke system and each gun will ship with five chokes, a choke wrench and a choke carrying case.<\/p>\n<p>All three variants of the Weatherby SORIX are available with either the Midnight Marsh, Slough or Storm finish options, each consisting of a Cerakote job on the receiver, barrel and top rib and a hand-painted stock. All models are available now and share an MSRP of $1,499.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/weatherby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weatherby.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More On Shotguns:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-22\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #333; text-align: center;\">Next Step: Get your FREE Printable Target Pack<\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your shooting precision with our 62 MOA Targets, perfect for rifles and handguns. Crafted in collaboration with Storm Tactical for accuracy and versatility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to the Gun Digest email newsletter<\/strong> and get your downloadable target pack sent straight to your inbox. Stay updated with the latest firearms info in the industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look at the new Weatherby SORIX, a semi-auto shotgun available in both 12 gauge and 20 gauge. While mostly known for its rifles, Weatherby has just expanded its shotgun line with the release of the SORIX. 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