12 gauge side by side vs over and under

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Just picked up the torun from corwin arms. going to hit the range friday. lovely looking gun.

read some right ups on whats better. sounded like the side by side was easier to aim. more positive thoughts from the side by side then the over and under.

tell what you think and what your experience is with these guns are!
 
When it comes to wingshooting, clay shooting or for that matter shooting at a moving target (example - rabbit on the run) etc - simply explained, in order to score a hit, the shotgun (any action type) is only pointed without the necessity of actually aiming at the target. From a perspective of shotgunning, it is mainly proper gun fit (in addition to few other important aspects) that would ensure successful hits.

Clay shooting sports such as Skeet, Sporting Clays may be enjoyed equally well using both O/U and SxS shotguns. The O/U has an edge over the later because such barrel configuration offers a single sighting plane. However, that shouldn't be confused with the activity of aiming at a target as is the case with a rifle.

Bottomline, at this point in time, just step out into the field and enjoy the new shotgun.
 
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It all comes down to the shooter. There are those who can't hit squat with a SxS but can with an O/U and vice versa. It usually comes down to the fact that the gun doesn't fit the shooter.
For myself personally, I much prefer a SxS.
 
gunsaholic said:
It all comes down to the shooter. There are those who can't hit squat with a SxS but can with an O/U and vice versa. It usually comes down to the fact that the gun doesn't fit the shooter.
For myself personally, I much prefer a SxS.
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I'm with you on that one. My expensive but beatiful Italian O/U shotgun sits in the safe while I blast away with a 106 year old LC Smith SxS
 
I too much prefer the feel and aesthetics of a SxS,to me they are the epitome of class in a shotgun. The fact is though,I shoot higher scores in Sporting clays and skeet with an O/U. Always have and guess I always will. You don't see to many shooters that are not like that. But for upland bird hunting,my slim CZ Bobwhite is just the ticket.
 
Nothing cooler than upland hunting with a nice vintage SxS some paper imperials and a French Britt :) or two :) and even better if your SxS is 16 or 28ga
Doesn't matter if I can hit a barn with it. :) All joking aside I am like Roblack if I am looking for scores it would be a O/U
Cheers
 
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I am an extremely successful wing shooter..... And was an incedibly unsuccessful skeet shooter..... Until I realized that when I was hunting and responding to a flush I knew I had only a split second to bring up the gun point and shoot..... So I wasn't actually "aiming" using the bead, I was simply levelling the rib and swinging onto the target and instinctively shooting.....

When I took the "anticipation" factor out of skeet shooting and applied the same method, my score improved dramatically.....

What I am trying to say is that the way the gun fits you and your ability to handle it is far more important than whether the barrels are stacked or beside each other....

Just my two cents which rounds down to nothing with the new penny rules in effect....
 
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I can shoot equally bad with either, but it is a very cool feeling to upland hunt with a SxS. Cheers
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Lol.... I had a buddy show up for his first upland hunt on my property...buddy showed up in full tweed with a pipe and his Springer in tow.... First thought "wow, poser"..... Last thought "what a great experience with a guy that just wanted to do something different..."

You meet all kinds.... I as born and raised a utility Hunter, but I see value in both ways and to each their own.... I sold my cheap sxs and bought a nice O/U..... But a be side by side will make the safe at some point I am sure....
 
read some right ups on whats better. sounded like the side by side was easier to aim. more positive thoughts from the side by side then the over and under.
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More top skeet and sporting clays shooters choose O/U guns rather than SxS guns. That should be a good indication or which is easier to shoot. However, I still enjoy shooting a SxS, and I can do quite well with it. As far as aiming goes, trying to wingshoot by aiming a shotgun, like you would aim a rifle, is a sure way to miss.


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I am an extremely successful wing shooter..... And was an incedibly unsuccessful skeet shooter..... Until I realized that when I was hunting and responding to a flush I knew I had only a split second to bring up the gun point and shoot..... So I wasn't actually "aiming" using the bead, I was simply levelling the rib and swinging onto the target and instinctively shooting.....

When I took the "anticipation" factor out of skeet shooting and applied the same method, my score improved dramatically.....

What I am trying to say is that the way the gun fits you and your ability to handle it is far more important than whether the barrels are stacked or beside each other....

Just my two cents which rounds down to nothing with the new penny rules in effect....
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Trying to aim using the beads, is a sure way to miss at skeet or sporting clays. A good skeet or sporting clays shooter, doesn't even notice the beads.
 
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I hesitated to post numbers.... But I literally went from "God knows what" and I am talking like 11 or so.... To 22 - 24..... Never ran a set yet..... But it will happen..
 
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I hesitated to post numbers.... But I literally went from "God knows what" and I am talking like 11 or so.... To 22 - 24..... Never ran a set yet..... But it will happen..
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I helped one person improve his scores noticeable, in just 30 seconds. I simply removed the silly add on high viz strip that he had stuck on to the rib of his shotgun.
 
Sxs are ###ier. They also open at a less angle which is nicer while hunting. I own both but greatly prefer sxs.

I've converted a couple ppl to the world of double guns
 
SxS or O/U, Blonde or Redhead, interesting choices.

I keep thinking I ought to shoot better with an over/under shotgun, but reality is that my best shooting tends to be with a side by side, and 12 bore side by side with hammers tops the lot.
I haven't given up on the others, but second choice these days is a 16 gauge side by side Spanish lady of good pedigree and modest cost.

I will not be mistaken for a serious competitor, but I shoot regularly and have a lot of fun at it.
 
Have always preferred the aesthetics of a sxs. Strictly subjective. Some might say the sxs barrels sit lower in your hand and you follow your target better. Not sure if I go along with that. The skeet/clay shooters indicate O/U's are preferred by the top guns so that will tell you something. My personal preference would be a vintage 16 gauge hammer gun, still looking. Nothing practical about it, just what I want.
 
I haven't seen a SXS at a competitive clay shoot in many many years. I do, on a rare occasion see a SXS at a fun clays shoot and a bit more often in the field. Personally, I never found the SXS comfortable to shoot, but it is all about what works for you.
 
Whatever gun fits me and feels good in my hands is what I'm going to hit with. . For someone wanting a reasonably newer gun, there's so much more available in OU compared to SxS. . Some older SxS guns are tough to use as many are short in LOP and the stock has too much drop. .

A good SxS that fits and comes up good on target is tough to beat. . I try too keep my eyes on the target rather than the gun so as long as the gun fits me and I'm paying attention it don't matter much what the gun is. .

I do prefer my old Browning Superposed for skeet and an old Model 12 for trap. . I have a M21 that works good for trap as well.
 
I don't understand the question.

There are guns other than SxS and classic pumps guns that start with the word Model and end in either 12 or 31?

Who knew?
 
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