The Rock Island Armory Single Shot Real Tree Timber is a 20-gauge break-open shotgun built for hunting and range work. At 6.29 lbs and 41 inches overall, it carries easily in the field, and the 3" chamber handles standard and magnum 20-gauge loads. The synthetic stock and Realtree Timber camo finish hold up to wet conditions without the maintenance demands of wood. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Rock Island Armory 
• Model Name: Single Shot Real Tree Timber 
• Gauge: 20 Gauge 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Action: Break Open (Single Shot) 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 41 inches 
• Weight: 6.29 lbs 
• Sights: Front: Iron Blade | Rear: Rail 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
• Finish Color: Realtree Timber Camouflage 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Features 

The break-open action is simple and direct, tip the barrel down, load a shell, close, and shoot. Reloading is deliberate by design, which suits hunters who want to make the first shot count. The iron blade front sight and rear rail give a clear sight picture, and the rail accepts optics if needed. Both left- and right-handed shooters can use it without modification. 
 
The Realtree Timber pattern works well in woods and brush where most small-game hunting happens. The synthetic stock won't warp in rain or humidity. 
 

Typical Uses 

• Upland and small-game hunting where a lightweight single-shot makes sense 
• New shooters learning fundamentals without the distraction of follow-up shots 
• Experienced hunters who want a compact, low-maintenance field gun

Owners of the Rock Island Timber 20G generally like it for what it is: a light, simple break-open gun at an accessible price. The break-open action gets consistent praise for being easy to operate and quick to load. Most users find the 20-gauge recoil manageable, including newer shooters.

The Realtree Timber camo finish comes up frequently in positive comments. It blends well in wooded terrain, and the synthetic stock holds up without special care.

The single-shot limitation does come up. Users who want fast follow-up shots find it restricting, and a few note it takes some adjustment coming from pump or semi-auto guns. On balance, most owners who bought it for hunting or basic target practice are satisfied with how it performs for those purposes.