side by side versus under and over
- Thread starter cornelunc
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Brutus
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One slight advantage of the sxs versus the o/u is the sxs has a shallower angle to open and allow ejection/extraction and reloading the barrels.
Could be a slightly better attribute in the close confines of a bird hunting blind?
This may or may not be important to many.
One will notice a lot more o/u shotguns at the gun ranges. But for pure hunting, I personally don't see one having some overwhelming edge over the other.
my 2 bits only
Could be a slightly better attribute in the close confines of a bird hunting blind?
This may or may not be important to many.
One will notice a lot more o/u shotguns at the gun ranges. But for pure hunting, I personally don't see one having some overwhelming edge over the other.
my 2 bits only
I prefer sxs guns. To me they handle faster and better. For equal quality guns you will find sxs are worth more. Beretta makes some gorgeous sxs guns.
Marketing is taking over. Trap and skeet started with pumps than slowly went the ways of double guns. The o/u won. That generation is quickly how to say this politely getting old. The new generation is all about cheap plastic camo long chambered pump and semi auto guns. They don't want grandpa's $3000 double. Works for me. I'll soon be able to buy high end guns for. 25 cents on the dollar
I mean no offense to anyone. That's just the trend I'm seeing
Marketing is taking over. Trap and skeet started with pumps than slowly went the ways of double guns. The o/u won. That generation is quickly how to say this politely getting old. The new generation is all about cheap plastic camo long chambered pump and semi auto guns. They don't want grandpa's $3000 double. Works for me. I'll soon be able to buy high end guns for. 25 cents on the dollar
I mean no offense to anyone. That's just the trend I'm seeing
Maritime Storm
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I shoot both, it really comes down to preference. The supposed advantage to the O/U is a narrow sight plane and less felt recoil due to a SXS torquing when firing. The other issue with a SXS as a target gun comes down to weight, very few SXS were built with the purpose of breaking targets, as field guns are made lighter to get on target faster in the field. As such, using them for target duty tended to beat up the guy behind the gun more, than a heavier target oriented O/U did, people eventually favored the O/U for it's less felt recoil. This is marketing takes over, remember skeet started out as a practise game for hunters, which is why most of the early champions won using SXS and Pumps, that's what they shot in the field. When the gun companies started making specialized guns for this purpose, then preferences changed towards the O/U.
gunsaholic
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba
I've had several over/unders but I have only one left. I do have several SxS's. I just don't find an o/u comfortable in one way or another , at least most but then again I haven't handled every o/u out there either. I just prefer a sxs . A very important factor though in a SxS is gun fit. You will hear stories of people who tried a SxS and say they couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it. Chances are the fit was all wrong. It is not a 1 size fits all.
Beretta687EELL
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I've handled a few SXS guns, but never purchased one. I prefer the feel and fit of the O/U. I think, more than anything, it is a personal preference. If you look at target shotguns, then there must be a reason that no manufacturer that I know of makes a target SXS.
I think it's a question of using the right tool for the job.
From the beginning, side by sides have been designed to be carried in the field. This is why they've evolved to be light and responsive. Double trigger versions offer instant choke selection - ideal for shots of varying distances.
U/Os built as field guns are lighter than most. But, large numbers of U/Os are meant to be target guns. The volume of shells fired in target sports favours heavier designs. Smoothness of swing, recoil absorption, and gun service life; all benefit from a solid, well balanced receiver.
From the beginning, side by sides have been designed to be carried in the field. This is why they've evolved to be light and responsive. Double trigger versions offer instant choke selection - ideal for shots of varying distances.
U/Os built as field guns are lighter than most. But, large numbers of U/Os are meant to be target guns. The volume of shells fired in target sports favours heavier designs. Smoothness of swing, recoil absorption, and gun service life; all benefit from a solid, well balanced receiver.
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I would say no. Even if you could convince a master gunsmith to do this, I suspect the fees uncured by this, could buy you another higher quality shotgun from the get-go with left over cash.
Also if you did do this and decide to sell it later, you probably would never would be able to recover you expended modification costs.
My 2 bits only.
The problem with o/u guns is if they aren't set up right with proper ribs duck hunting on the lake in high winds really pushes the barrels around and makes for uneven follow throughs. Some are much better than others but mine are solid mid ribs and they really act like a sail
my dad always shot a sxs way better then any other gun .I lke them as well .I am looking for a nice 16 sxs right now for busting bunnys in front of the hounds , we always shot sxs for ducks and geese growing up .wish I still had dads old bss three inch gun .she was sweet .Dutch
Brutus
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No problem
