Thinking of trying a SXS??

Shootshellz said:
Sorry to disappoint, but I am no 'rookie'. Here is a simple test for you side by side fans. Point at something with your hand. Did you use two fingers 'side by side' (or even 'over under')? I bet you did not. The swing is the thing in shotgunning; why shove a 2x4 around (vertically or horizontally) when you can use a dowel? IMHO single barrels rule (and don't get me started regarding the perceived recoil reduction benefits of semi-auto shotguns; extra shot capability for hunting; lower price, etc.).
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Look in the mirror, a simple test. How many eyes do you have one or two ? How are they oriented, SxS, O/U or one in the middle ?
I bet you have two eyes side x side !
However, this proves not a damn thing. I don't like to swing a shotgun that feels balanced like a 2x4 no more than one that feels like a pig on a shovel !

Personal preferences are just that, but in the world of shotguns there are far, far more shooters that prefer the balance of fine SxS or O/U's than single barreled semi-autos in the clay sports or upland hunting.
I dare say that short of waterfowl hunting, extra shot capacity to fill the air with lead(oops I mean balistically inferior steel) will cost you far more dollars in equal amounts, and is not an ideal fiearm for upland hunting especially in the thick stuff in my opinion.

So, recognizing your opinion, others have there own and mine is that I prefer a nicely balanced quick to bring up SxS or O/U with 26" barrels for upland hunting, a longer barreled U/O for Skeet, Sporting Clays and Trap doubles with a single barreled Trap gun either break open, pump and lastly semi.
All the above are enjoyed with what I personally feel is a well balanced and fitted shotgun no matter the # of barrels or orientation of same. A low cost, budget bargained, entry level anything usuall does not meet the preferences.
 
Shootshellz said:
Sorry to disappoint, but I am no 'rookie'. Here is a simple test for you side by side fans. Point at something with your hand. Did you use two fingers 'side by side' (or even 'over under')? I bet you did not. The swing is the thing in shotgunning; why shove a 2x4 around (vertically or horizontally) when you can use a dowel? IMHO single barrels rule (and don't get me started regarding the perceived recoil reduction benefits of semi-auto shotguns; extra shot capability for hunting; lower price, etc.).
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You are not supposed to look at anything bun the target when shooting, and comparing a 2X4 and dowel to a set of shotgun barrels is wrong, because the balance point of a well built shotgun is on it's hinge pin( or generally is) , the balance point on a 2X4 is in it's middle.

If you take some lessons from an certified coach you will be taught this.
BTW, many of us owns single barrelled guns as well as SXS and O/U guns and are able to shoot any and all as well, because we have learned to disregard stuff like the misconceptions you you have, but once you learn to have fun and get rid of those misconceptions you trap and skeet score will rise as will your bird limits.
Have a great day!

Cat
 
Not meaning to boot the donkey in the arse, but back to Trade Ex.
Which out of the long line up on sxs and o/u would be the best bang for the buck
as far as make go?
Junior has been shooting a couple of .410's around here and eye figure a few more
pellets coming out of the barrel may gather more feathers for her.
Interesting points on the different actions or barrel placement.
Thanks.
Looky.
 
As you may have already noted, Tradex only has 12ga shotguns in its inventory. I am assuming your young daughter is old/strong enough at the present time to be able to handle light loads such as 1oz for game birds?

The BRNO sxs would be my first preference in terms of build quality and would better facilitate handling in the Uplands. Those would also be somewhat lighter and will therefore produce more felt recoil even with the aforementioned game load....particularly to a very young individual who may not have previously used a 12ga.

Then there are the Husqvarna and Spanish sxs that may or may not be as light as the BRNO.

In comparison to both of the above, the Baikal sxs and particularly the o/u guns will be heavier and may feel more cumbersome to lug around in the bush.

A different thought maybe - get her a 20ga Baikal single shot....it is a hammerless "doubleaction" type and weighs a bit over 6lbs that would be heavy enough for her to sufficiently absorb 7/8oz loads and that load is all one would need for Upland in the majority of cases as well as for clays.
 
I had a Baikal 12g SxS. great gun and strong as a tank. Sure its wasn't "pretty" but it also only cost me $400. Shot well...sure the handling wasn't as great as it'd be on a $1000 gun but an SxS is not my fav type of gun so spending $400 on one to enjoy and play with occasionally worked perfect for me.
 
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