Round action sxs
- Thread starter crunch68
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I always liked sxs. Does anyone make an inexpensive sxs with a round bottom receiver. ( I think that's what they're called,)
I could be mistaken but I don't think so. Round actions are generally a bit pricey. Here's one of mine.
Ahsan Ahmed
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
When it comes to double guns with such feature, I'm afraid inexpensive won't be synchronous with quality. However, couple Turk makes that come close to such design do exist (mostly in the US) - you may wish to do a search for Cabelas Dickinson or Smith & Wesson's Elite Gold.
However, couple Turk makes that come close to such design do exist (mostly in the US) - you may wish to do a search for Cabelas Dickinson or Smith & Wesson's Elite Gold.
If you're into open hammers and 2 1/2" shells, I bought (and they may still have) a Husqvarna from our friendly site sponsors at Trade Ex.
I grabbed the best one they had at the time, and I love the gun. Mine's a 16 ga.
Not only is it a round action, it's nicely balanced and regulated, light for the field, and it was dirt cheap. If you can find half the gun for twice the price - buy it!!
ETA: I just found a copy of the original description of it on Tradex's site. I paid $325 for it. The image below is not mine, but one I found on the 'net. (I've never taken a photo of mine, except in a group shot). You can see from this example why buying even an old one and having it restored is not beyond reason.
I grabbed the best one they had at the time, and I love the gun. Mine's a 16 ga.
Not only is it a round action, it's nicely balanced and regulated, light for the field, and it was dirt cheap. If you can find half the gun for twice the price - buy it!!
ETA: I just found a copy of the original description of it on Tradex's site. I paid $325 for it. The image below is not mine, but one I found on the 'net. (I've never taken a photo of mine, except in a group shot). You can see from this example why buying even an old one and having it restored is not beyond reason.
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In Canada, it means you'd pretty much have to get your shells from Kent Cartridge (they supply 2 1/2" Gamebore shells from the UK in 12, 16, & 20 gauges). Never having owned a 16 guage I would equate to never having owned a CUV/SUV. On the one hand, you have the "car" experience. On the other hand, you have trucks. While a CUV/SUV is neither a car nor a truck, the experience is a bit of both.
Similarily, a 16 ga. is neither a 12 ga. nor a 20 ga., but offers a bit of both. While a 16 ga will hit as hard as a 12 ga., it weights less and offers many of the handling benefits of a 20 ga.
I'm curious as to your interest in round actions (not that this is unexpected in any way - just curious about your specific motives at this time). Is it because of the feel of the gun when carried and fired? Is it due to the weight reduction? Simply the look of it?
I, too, love round actions. Many of us do. For me, it's the way they feel in the hands while carried and fired. I hope you find the piece you're looking for.
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Keep your eyes open for an old Holland & Holland Dominion back action side lock. A beautifully made, exceptionally strong gun on a rounded action. And because they are relatively plainly finished, they can be had at a VERY reasonable price.
badgreenbird
Regular
- Location
- Dawson Creek, BC
Have a look at a Winchester Model 24. It's a round-action... of sorts. Should be cheaper than the high end guns if you can find one.
I sold one a couple years ago for less than it was probably worth.. It didn't fit me well and kicked like a mule
I sold one a couple years ago for less than it was probably worth.. It didn't fit me well and kicked like a mule
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
Clay has a 24 on the Prophet River website.
Cat
Cat
Take a look at the Fabarm Classis, may be more than you'd really like to spend, but, it is a good buy in the modern doubles. TSE has them. the next step up in their class is 2-3000.00 more, starting with the Beretta 486.
It is the only one out there at present that has all the modern features, that isn't built in Turkey. Franchi shows one, haven't seen one yet, FAIR has one, that isn't as well built, for about 300.00 less.
It is the only one out there at present that has all the modern features, that isn't built in Turkey. Franchi shows one, haven't seen one yet, FAIR has one, that isn't as well built, for about 300.00 less.
My BP Drilling happens to have a round action.
it probably looked much prettier in 1897 though!
There's nuff levers and gizmos on this gal to keep a grader operator happy.
Interesting indeed.
fishslinger
CGN Regular
- Location
- southern ontario
Who sells the Fabarm sxs?
Unfortunately, no. Those who have them are hanging on to them.
