The TriStar Raptor II 20234 delivers reliable semi-automatic performance in a lightweight 20-gauge platform designed for versatility across hunting and sporting applications. This gas-operated shotgun chambers 3-inch magnum shells while maintaining smooth cycling with standard 2¾-inch loads.
What Makes This Different
The Raptor II features a dual-piston gas system that self-adjusts for different shell lengths and loads, eliminating the need for manual adjustments between light target loads and heavy waterfowl rounds. The ventilated rib barrel includes interchangeable choke tubes, allowing shooters to optimize patterns for specific game or clay targets. Steel construction throughout the action ensures consistent performance in harsh field conditions.
Key Features
- Gas-operated semi-automatic action with 5+1 capacity
- 28-inch ventilated rib barrel with interchangeable choke tubes
- 3-inch magnum chamber handles shells from 2¾" to 3" length
- Black steel receiver with corrosion-resistant finish
- Fixed walnut synthetic stock with checkered grip surfaces
- Dual-piston gas system automatically adjusts to different loads
- Standard 3-inch chamber length maximizes versatility
Field testing demonstrates consistent cycling across load weights from light 7/8-ounce target shells to heavy 1¼-ounce magnum hunting loads. The 28-inch barrel length provides excellent swing dynamics for upland birds and waterfowl while maintaining manageable overall weight. Weather-sealed action components resist moisture and debris intrusion during extended hunting seasons.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 20-gauge, 3-inch chamber
- Action: Gas-operated semi-automatic
- Barrel Length: 28 inches with ventilated rib
- Capacity: 5+1 rounds
- Stock: Fixed walnut synthetic with checkering
- Receiver: Black steel construction
- Chokes: Interchangeable choke tube system
- Overall Length: Approximately 48 inches
- Weight: Approximately 6.5 pounds
The Raptor II addresses the need for a dependable semi-automatic shotgun that handles diverse ammunition types without adjustment. Hunters and sport shooters gain a platform that transitions seamlessly from dove fields to duck blinds with simple choke tube changes.