O/U Dont like'em

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sawing it off is a ridiculous thing to do - makes the gun unbalanced, eliminates any semblance of choke, and just looks ridiculous
in the eye of the beholder
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The LOOKS is correct about the eye of the beholder - throwing off the balance has to do with the hands....eliminating choke makes it great for grouse at very close range, but dashes its use for game at longer range

Then again, I'm not talking about some Russian, Turkish or Chinese POS......

YMMV
 
I am right handed right eye dominant. I normally shoot with both eyes open. My left eye picks up all that fat mass of barrels sticking out there and it messes with my mind. I don't need to judge distance at trap, so I tried closing my left eye, and I can then het something with an O/U. Do not feel sorry for me, I don't like the looks of O/Us with both eyes open from 5 feet away either. :D
 
James Purdey, the only round action .410 ever made, 27”bbls, F/F, deluxe gun engraved by Tallett, straight grip, single trigger, splinter auto ejectors, beautiful deep ornamental scroll, J Purdey on each side in gold, 100% new test fired only in original makers case. One of the finest small bore Purdeys in existence, the very best of piece of Turkish Circassian walnut, a beautifully made gun in all respects. 14 ½” x 1 ½” x 2 ¼” 5lbs. 1oz
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It would be awesome without the the single trigger. I guess Purdey could swap it out for a set of doubel triggers if I asked them to though.
 
lobo9er said:
....O/U Dont like'em....
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It was the creative genius of John M. Browning that gave us the Superposed....not some gangbanger holding his side-by-side incorrectly. If it was good enough for JMB, it's good enough for me....
 
I guess Purdey could swap it out for a set of doubel triggers if I asked them to though.
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What's the British term for "nominal fee"?:D

It was the creative genius of John M. Browning that gave us the Superposed...
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And when you pick it up, you can tell he was more used to designing crew-served weapons...:D
 
A really high quality stack barrel is a lot more affordable than a really high quality SxS for some odd reason. I have a couple of cheap SxSs and I like 'em, but I'd like a stack barrel some day, something by Browning, maybe, or Weatherby, or Ruger. I don't know, i'll have to pick 'em up and swing 'em when the time comes..

I have a 20 gauge coach gun and I like it for its portability, but it is a might whippy. Longer barrels swing better. Don't help if ya can't get the gun to the field, though, and I bought that gun to carry in the bags of my motorcycle. It works fine and I hit well with it, just takes a little more concentration on swing and follow through, which really might be a good thing.
 
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If you like a SxS, you might really like the SKB 20 Gauge. I got an old one for 500 bucks, and it's my favorite for quail, etc. People who shoulder it usually say, "This feels like a side-by-side." The Weatherby version is available from CDNN right now for $879 I think, brand new, with a POW grip on it.

WRT transport, that's what's nice about all these guns. They're takedowns.:)
 
I recently bought my first shotgun, an 870 Marine Magnum pump HD, then told friends and soon found out they hunt and shoot trap/skeet. So I bought a 28" blue barrel and have been shooting traps with it; BUT my nickel and blue shotgun ain't as pretty as thier Browning O/Us. I want one bad but wonder if I will shoot better. I get about 22 out of 25 or so on doubles. I can afford one but there is something nice about shooting better than my friends with my "cheap" 870. Any comments?
 
I hunt grouse that fly 15 yards per second! my 870 shoots pop-ka-chunk-pop. My 20 ga OU shoots pop-pop. I never shot a SS well, but the OU is a natural. It does upland game better that a pump (I have 2) or an auto IMHO.
 
I recently bought my first shotgun, an 870 Marine Magnum pump HD, then told friends and soon found out they hunt and shoot trap/skeet. So I bought a 28" blue barrel and have been shooting traps with it; BUT my nickel and blue shotgun ain't as pretty as thier Browning O/Us. I want one bad but wonder if I will shoot better. I get about 22 out of 25 or so on doubles. I can afford one but there is something nice about shooting better than my friends with my "cheap" 870. Any comments?
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While looks are nice, looks don't break targets, a gun that fits does - if your Remington fits you well enough and you're happy with it, take the money and get a lesson or two and buy more ammunition for practice. My dislike with pumps comes from their lack of weight. I do not like recoil, and I prefer the weight of an O/U to keep my swing smooth and steady. Most folks, when working the pump, pull the gun off the target flight line. If you're breaking 22/25 with a pump on doubles, it sounds like you have that issue solved. If you really want an O/U, and can afford it, go get one, but first, try as many different types to find the one that fits you the best. By trying, I mean firing. Brownings fit differently than Berettas which fit differently than SKB's......The fun is in the searching.....
 
Thanks so much for your response. I do want an O/U and will probably get one. I'll try by buddies and see what fits. This is an awesome website where a 1157 poster will respond to a 2 posters question. I really appreciate it.
 
You're more than welcome; hopefully my suggestions work out well for you. If you're fairly new to clay targets, a lesson or two will really help, especially when you start shooting 5-stand, sporting and FITASC where the targets are varied in size, distance and presentation......they kick my butt, but it's a good kicking..... :D
 
Different folks,different strokes.

I'm easy. I like them all.

SxS works very well on close, fast birds that gyre and gymbal.

O/U works on longer shots and most clay presentations.

Pumps do it all well and sometimes very well.

Autos are pumps that shuck themselves.

It's all good.
 
"Most folks, when working the pump, pull the gun off the target flight line."

That has never been a problem when I took ducks, geese, or rabbits. I have a client, a champion shotgunner (a wall full of plaques and trophies) who shoots with an 1100.

In the end, they all have proponents. Me, I have all kinds (but my St. Louis side by side needs parts). I like the Valmet because it has the safety in the same location as my Mossberg. If I still had my 870, I would prefer the Savage 720 for the same reason.

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I cant wait to get a new CZ SxS but I do own a very nice o/u. Problem isnt with the weapon its the front sight. I need the big white bead for sporting clays rather than the little copper bead. With a SxS I get that broad front swing into view that makes it easier to hit the clay. Maybe its just me but I only hit a 68 today with my o/u.
 
After reading the last four post it likes like more folks than just the OP are giving the whiskey a workout tonight. Wish I had some so I could join you.

I bought my son a Ruger red label. He loves it. I'm still thinking about it. We have only had it out once. Sure is a pretty gun. I just shoot my old slick barrel 1300. It kills all I point it at.
 
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