Akkar 820 Open Country 20 Gauge Shotgun – Reliable 28″ Turkish Walnut Over/Under with Ejectors

Description

The Akkar 820 Open Country 20 gauge is the bore most upland hunters end up settling on, wrapped in a straightforward Turkish walnut over/under. Catalogued as part number 122001, it runs 28-inch high-gloss blued barrels beneath a slim 7mm flat rib, adds automatic ejectors and five extended chokes, and wears a durable high-gloss OxyCap receiver finish.

Why the Akkar 820 Open Country 20 Gauge Hits the Sweet Spot

Twenty gauge is the compromise almost nobody regrets. It carries lighter than a 12, recoils noticeably less, and still puts down pheasant, dove, quail and rabbit cleanly inside sensible ranges. Build it as a break-action double and you get two independently choked barrels, a narrow single sighting plane and an action whose condition is obvious at a glance, which is exactly what you want walking a fence line with company.

28-Inch Glossy Barrels with a 7mm Flat Rib

The 28-inch barrels wear a deep high-gloss blue and carry a slim 7mm flat rib. That narrow rib keeps the sight picture uncluttered instead of bulky, which suits a hunting gun far better than a stepped target rib. At around 45 inches overall the shotgun swings smoothly without feeling long in tight cover.

Automatic Ejectors, Tang Safety and Barrel Selector

Automatic ejectors clear empties for fast reloads, and the parts to convert them to plain extractors ship with the gun for shooters who save hulls. A tang-mounted manual safety with an integrated barrel selector sits directly under your thumb, letting you choose the first barrel without shifting your hand.

Five Extended Chokes and Turkish Walnut

Five extended Mobil-style choke tubes are included, spanning skeet, improved cylinder, modified and improved modified constrictions. Open the bottom barrel for the close flush and tighten the top barrel for the second shot, and you have covered most of what an upland day throws at you. The stock is standard-grade Turkish walnut with checkering and a recoil pad, and the chamber accepts shells up to 3 inches.

Handling and Balance

Slim 20 gauge barrels keep weight between the hands rather than out at the muzzle, so the gun feels lively rather than nose-heavy. That balance is what makes a light double a joy on a long walk and what keeps you from swinging past a close-flushing bird.

Specifications

• Model: Akkar 820 Open Country
• Gauge: 20
• Action: Over/under with automatic ejectors (extractor conversion parts included)
• Barrel Length: 28 inches, 7mm flat rib, high-gloss blued
• Chamber: up to 3 in.
• Overall Length: 45 inches
• Stock: Standard-grade Turkish walnut, checkered, recoil pad
• Receiver: High-gloss OxyCap finish
• Controls: Tang safety with barrel selector
• Chokes: Five extended Mobil-style tubes
• Manufacturer Part Number: 122001
• UPC: 766646630864

Who Should Buy It

This is a sound pick for upland hunters who walk long distances, for shooters stepping up from a .410 or a youth gun, for recoil-sensitive shooters who still want real reach, and for anyone who wants a walnut double that looks good in the rack without a premium price tag.

Be clear about the compromises. Two rounds is two rounds, and a break action reloads slower than a pump or semi-auto on a fast dove flight. Twenty gauge gives up payload to a 12, so it is marginal for turkeys and wrong for waterfowl at range. There are no sling swivel studs from the factory, the high-gloss finish shows fingerprints and brush marks, and the wood is standard grade rather than figured. Shooters who want an engraved receiver and upgraded walnut should look at the High Noon Elite line instead.

For everyday upland work, the Akkar 820 Open Country 20 gauge covers a lot of ground for the money. Browse more options in our firearms collection, or read the maker’s overview at Akkar USA.