The TriStar Cypher X Over/Under delivers precision and versatility in a compact 410 gauge platform designed for upland hunting and clay sports. This shotgun combines traditional over/under reliability with modern manufacturing techniques to create a firearm that performs consistently across multiple shooting disciplines.
What Makes This Different
The Cypher X features chrome-lined barrels that resist corrosion and fouling while maintaining consistent patterns shot after shot. The lightweight stainless aluminum receiver reduces overall weight by 12% compared to traditional steel receivers, making extended field sessions more comfortable. Five extended choke tubes provide pattern flexibility from cylinder bore to full choke, adapting to everything from close-cover quail to longer clay target presentations.
Key Features
- Chrome-lined 28" barrels for enhanced durability and easy cleaning
- Lightweight stainless aluminum receiver reduces fatigue during extended use
- Five extended choke tubes (Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Deluxe walnut stock and forend with hand-checkering for secure grip
- Fiber optic front sight enhances target acquisition in varying light conditions
- 3" chamber length accommodates both 2.75" and 3" 410 gauge shells
- Single selective trigger with barrel selector integrated into safety
Field testing shows consistent 30" patterns at 40 yards with modified choke and quality ammunition. The 410 gauge platform excels in tight cover situations where larger gauges prove unwieldy, while the over/under configuration provides instant access to two different choke combinations. Weather-resistant finish protects against moisture and field conditions encountered during upland seasons.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 410 bore, 3" chamber
- Barrel Length: 28 inches, chrome-lined
- Overall Length: 45 inches
- Weight: Approximately 6.2 pounds
- Receiver: Lightweight stainless aluminum
- Stock: Deluxe walnut with hand-checkering
- Trigger: Single selective with barrel selector
- Sight: Fiber optic front bead
- Chokes: 5 extended tubes included
- Safety: Tang-mounted with barrel selector
The TriStar Cypher X represents solid value engineering in the over/under category, offering features typically found on higher-priced European imports. Quality control standards and component specifications meet the demands of serious wingshooters who require consistent performance season after season.