TriStar Arms 98730 Upland Hunter 12 Gauge 3" 2-Round Over/Under Shotgun

The TriStar Arms 98730 Upland Hunter 12 Gauge 3" 2-Round Over/Under Shotgun is a refined field gun engineered for serious upland hunters and sport shooters who demand reliability in variable terrain and weather. This over/under platform delivers the ballistic authority of 12-gauge magnum loads while maintaining the balance and handling characteristics that separate quality upland guns from budget alternatives. Designed for extended days afield pursuing game birds across agricultural and wilderness settings, this shotgun bridges traditional European gun-building principles with practical American field requirements.

The over/under configuration provides natural point-of-aim, superior sight plane geometry, and the mechanical reliability inherent to stacked-barrel designs—advantages that have made this platform the standard among competitive and professional shooters for over a century. The 3" chamber accommodates both standard 2¾" and 3" magnum shells, offering flexible load selection for varying game and distance scenarios without requiring barrel changes. At 8.65 pounds, the TriStar Upland Hunter achieves a balanced weight distribution that reduces shooter fatigue during long hunts while maintaining sufficient inertia to manage recoil impulse, critical for sustained accuracy when follow-up shots are required on flushing birds or moving targets.

This shotgun suits hunters who've graduated beyond single-shot or pump actions and recognize that break-action reliability, fast follow-up capacity via dual barrels, and ergonomic handling define modern upland success. Field use demands a platform that cycles consistently across temperature ranges and accepts standard ammunition without modification—capabilities inherent to the over/under design. The TriStar Upland Hunter functions equally well for clay target sports, making it a practical investment for shooters who alternate between game season and competitive pursuits, all while maintaining the traditional aesthetics that define heritage shotgun craftsmanship.