The Stoeger Uplander 20 Gauge is a side-by-side break-action shotgun built around traditional styling and reliable field performance. The A-Grade satin walnut stock gives it a classic look, and the 3-inch chamber handles most modern loads without issue. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Uplander 
• Caliber: 20 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action (Side by Side) 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Chamber Length: 3.0 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Weight: 7.3 lbs (average) 
• Sights: Single Bead 
• Muzzle Type: Adjustable Choke 
• Finish/Stock Material: Blued with A-Grade Satin Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The break-action design makes loading and clearing the gun quick and straightforward. At the end of a day in the field, there's something to be said for a shotgun with no feed ramp to worry about. 
 
The adjustable choke lets you dial in shot pattern for the situation, whether you're working close-flushing quail or pushing out to longer clay presentations. The 26-inch barrels give a natural swing without being unwieldy in dense cover. 
 
At 7.3 lbs the Uplander sits at a manageable carry weight, and the 14.5-inch length of pull fits a wide range of shooters. The single bead front sight is all you need on a pointing gun. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Upland Game Hunting: The side-by-side configuration and 20-gauge chambering make it a natural fit for quail, pheasant, or rabbit hunting. 
• Sport Shooting: The adjustable choke works for trap and skeet, though it shines most in a hunting context. 
• First Shotgun: Manageable weight, low recoil, and simple operation make it a reasonable starting point for new shooters.

Owners of the Stoeger Uplander 20-gauge tend to highlight its traditional side-by-side look as one of the main draws. The walnut stock and blued finish get consistent praise for the price, and most people agree the 20-gauge recoil is easy to live with over a long day of upland hunting.

On the critical side, a few shooters find the trigger pull heavier or less refined than they'd like, and some wish the sights offered a bit more to work with. Weight occasionally comes up as a concern for those who cover a lot of ground, though opinions are split.

Overall the Uplander sits in a comfortable position as an entry-level side-by-side that doesn't embarrass itself next to guns costing more. It won't replace a premium double, but it handles the basics well and carries the look of a traditional field gun.