I've decided to get an old side by side shotgun. Its going to be a bit of a project; I'm looking for something I can clean up, restore a bit, and hopefully take pheasant hunting. I'd love an old H&H, but let's face it - I'm far too cheap.
Trade-Ex seems to have a large selection of shotguns, by my knowledge of these firearms is very limited. All I know is that I'm looking for something in 12 ga that can handle modern loads (not the 'magnum' stuff). I know this means no damascus barrels, and to avoid the 2.5 in chambers. I'm really hung up on what model to get. External hammers vs 'hammerless' - which is better? Certain models to avoid?
Right now I'm afraid that ordering a shotgun will end me up with something that I can't shoot unless I handload some black powder rounds. I like the lines of the Sauer and Sons models.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Trade-Ex seems to have a large selection of shotguns, by my knowledge of these firearms is very limited. All I know is that I'm looking for something in 12 ga that can handle modern loads (not the 'magnum' stuff). I know this means no damascus barrels, and to avoid the 2.5 in chambers. I'm really hung up on what model to get. External hammers vs 'hammerless' - which is better? Certain models to avoid?
Right now I'm afraid that ordering a shotgun will end me up with something that I can't shoot unless I handload some black powder rounds. I like the lines of the Sauer and Sons models.
Any help would be much appreciated.
