In some other threads, it's been remarked that just because a shotgun has two barrels next to each other, it's not necessarily a "side-by-side".
I don't have any side-by-side shotguns, and I've never owned one. I might get a coach gun for HD if my living situation changes, but that's not what I mean by "double."
I do have some shotguns that balance well and work for me. I don't feel the need need to have a SxS "just because"; however, I am interested in having a SxS for the unique handling that a good one has to offer.
What I'm asking about is this: what are some reasonably-priced hunting doubles that are worth saving for?
By "worth saving for" I mean guns that are finely-balanced, reliable "forever guns". I'm not looking for cheap, but I am looking for a good value. And while I might fantasize about having a Purdey someday, I'm not able to spend 7 or 8 figures, either.
The Franchi Highlander looks like such a gun.
http://www.franchiusa.com/firearms/modelHighlander.tpl
Anyone have one of these? Opinions? How about something else? Do they provide balance and feel worth $1000 over an O/U of similar quality?
Is there something out there for less than $2500?
Thoughts? Musings? Experiences?
Thanks!
I don't have any side-by-side shotguns, and I've never owned one. I might get a coach gun for HD if my living situation changes, but that's not what I mean by "double."
I do have some shotguns that balance well and work for me. I don't feel the need need to have a SxS "just because"; however, I am interested in having a SxS for the unique handling that a good one has to offer.
What I'm asking about is this: what are some reasonably-priced hunting doubles that are worth saving for?
By "worth saving for" I mean guns that are finely-balanced, reliable "forever guns". I'm not looking for cheap, but I am looking for a good value. And while I might fantasize about having a Purdey someday, I'm not able to spend 7 or 8 figures, either.
The Franchi Highlander looks like such a gun.
http://www.franchiusa.com/firearms/modelHighlander.tpl
Anyone have one of these? Opinions? How about something else? Do they provide balance and feel worth $1000 over an O/U of similar quality?
Is there something out there for less than $2500?
Thoughts? Musings? Experiences?
Thanks!