Patterning both barrels revealed a slightly low and to the right point of hold for the bottom improved cylinder barrel and a slightly high and left point of hold for the upper modified barrel relative to its rifle-style sights. Both barrels provided reasonably dense and evenly spaced patterns, although the barrel with the modified choke showed a general tendency toward a thickening pattern in the center.

In terms of function, the Outback performed flawlessly. All controls operated smoothly and reliably, and the extractors worked perfectly with both fired and unfired shells. The light weight and handy size of the Outback made it surprisingly adept at breaking clays—although a conscious effort had to be made to ignore the sights. There were no malfunctions during the testing.

Considering its simple operation, handy size, good quality and extremely reasonable price, the Stoeger Condor Outback offers stack-barrel enthusiasts an unconventional but highly capable over-under shotgun.

Manufacturer : ER Amantino, Rua Fiorindo Dalla Coleta; Eramantino.com.br

Importer: Stoeger Industries; (800) 264-4962; Stoegerindustries.com

Gauge: 12, 3" (tested), 20, 3"

Action Type: Break-action, over-under shotgun

Receiver: Blued, boxlock

Barrel: 20"

Chokes: Interchangeable, improved cylinder and modified included

Trigger Pull: Bottom barrel, 5 lbs., 4 ozs.; top barrel, 4 lbs., 8 ozs.

Stock: American walnut: length of pull, 14½"; drop at heel, 2½"; drop at comb, 1½"

Overall Length: 36"

Weight: 7 lbs.

Accessories: Two choke tubes, choke tube key

Suggested Retail Price: $369

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