An interesting video, again, from Jonny at TGS, comparing new versus old guns. The line that resonated the most for me was, "A new gun (in this case, a Beretta A400) is for results, an old gun (a boxlock pigeon double) is for the experience." I couldn't agree more. For me, it's experience all the way, with the more history and heritage the better. If a gun that warms my soul hits a few fewer targets, I can live with that.
Old vs. New
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Personally I'd much rather a Auto 5, but that's just because I want the experience, not overly concerned with everything being perfect or the best. I want to have the best time
No no. Its proof that when I miss with a vintage sxs its just an experience and not my bad thing
It is fascinating how you interpret things as you age ,in my youth it was always about how big the pile was and the most efficient way to get there ,A400 ,SBE ,Browning gold ,now it is all about the experience ,tweed jackets pipes .....SXS with monikers
Reddog if you require a bespoke pipe to match your 16 bore Dougall hammer for an overall experience enhancement then boy you let me know !
I just returned last night from the Southern SxS Competition and Exhibition. No one is paying $50,000 USD for a snappy looking autoloader. But the sheer quantity of guns valued between $5K and $50K USD was mind blowing. And tons were changing hands.
My guess is experience trumps results when it comes to hunting guns by a wide measure. As it should. Ultimately we hunt for the experience. If we simply cared about results, we'd go to the grocery store.
My guess is experience trumps results when it comes to hunting guns by a wide measure. As it should. Ultimately we hunt for the experience. If we simply cared about results, we'd go to the grocery store.
Definitely. Besides, it doesn't always work out that way. In my experience, well designed, well built vintage guns often fit better, are more reliable, and deliver superior results.
New guns, built to high standards on classic patterns, are also inspiring (ie. I wouldn't turn down a new Dickson or a MacNaughton.)
I've had the Auto 5 experience. I'll take the Beretta.
While I still have an old auto 5 there's no comparison to a beretta gas gun. The a400 platform just performs
I concur and while I wouldn't mind a 2026 Corvette I would actually prefer a 1963 Split window....
It is all about the experience..the full experience.
Tight Groups,
Rob
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To be fair, Jonny should have spent the same $ on both gun... and then do a comparison.
I know, given the option between a new A400, or a pair of William Evans... I'd go for the old stuff.
I know, given the option between a new A400, or a pair of William Evans... I'd go for the old stuff.
Always liked SXS's, o/u is a distant second, everything else is third. I do have one autoloader, for snows when they are at altitude, not that I really need it. I am more comfortable after 50-75 shots of 3" stuff with a 30" bbl'd SXS without a recoil pad than I was with an SBE or the A300 I have now. Recovery is better for me, 30" bbl noise level seems better, and I have two chokes to choose from. Don't have the bolt clacking in my ear, or have to listen to the odd slow bolt in cold weather. The third shot is overrated, birds are usually too far out by then anyway.
