SxS and O/U

[PabloJ]

When I get my Brno SxS, I'll show you a bargain Husky's are great too!

The Zbrojovka Brno were nice shotguns especially ones from the 50s with fine checkering and oval cross-section of grip at the wrist. The barrels were made from very good Poldihutte steel. Sadly the ZP line was discontinued in early 90s because they were to costly to make.

 

[dak0ta]

I'm going to use it as my upland gun. What's the term when each barrel needs to shoot so the shot converges on the point of aim?

 

[Archaic Weapon]

IDK. I've never had a shell that shot far enough for my SxS to not shoot POA.

Wish 28 gauge was more popular. That is an easy carrying gun that can shoot.

 

[PabloJ]

A good one is often referred to as 'well regulated'. The issue comes up in double rifles and small-bore double shotguns like the .410 bore. The book that deals with this is Shooting the British Double Rifle by Graeme Wright. Not worth getting unless one has vintage double rifle. Inexpensive Spanish shotguns made for certain importers in 60s and 70s were well known for soft steel and poor regulation. That is why one in very good condition can be had for about $250-$300.

 

[jmr40]

What's the term when each barrel needs to shoot so the shot converges on the point of aim?

I think "regulated" is the term you're looking for. It is more of a concern with double rifles than shotguns, although you wouldn't want a shotgun to be terribly off.

O/U's dominate the clay games. But I just prefer a SXS. Probably just because I grew up using my great grandfathers SXS. I cannot say why, but they just seem to be lighter and point better for me. Cannot think of a reason why, they just do. The only real advantage I can come up with is that you donlt have to open the action as wide to reload with a SXS.

 

[CajunBass]

I'm the same way. An over and under might be "better" but it doesn't matter to me. I have never warmed up to them for some reason. Nice but not for me.

When I was a youngster, the old men I looked up to hunted with guns named Parker, L.C. Smith, A.H. Fox, Lefever. I admired those guns then, and still do.

 

[oneounceload]

The main key is fit, and that is especially true for a SxS. The proper amount of cast, drop, etc. will make a difference between a joy to use and something you'll sell soon

 

[cfullgraf]

Wish 28 gauge was more popular.

I agree!

Personal preference here, I have both a 28 ga side by side and a 28 ga over/under. Both have the same length barrels.

I prefer the feel of the over/under when shouldered, but as oneounceload said, maybe the side by side does not fit me properly.

Also, from years of shooting competitive skeet, it is hard to remember to change triggers on the side by side for the second shot.

I did bag my first pheasant with the side by side about 45 years ago on a very memorable day in the field with my dad.

 

[oneounceload]

As LH shooter I shied away from double triggers for decades because my very first time firing a shotgun I pulled both triggers by accident - that was my first pheasant, but there was nothing left! I bought a DT SxS about two years ago and it took me three shots to get the hang of switching triggers. I would love to get a double trigger over-under, preferably a nice 20 or 28 that weighs about 6# with 30" barrels - that would be a great quail and chukar gun

 

[hariph creek]

O/U may be "better?" Given that America is a nation of "riflemen," it seems natural?

I like SxS. They "feel better" to me. Natural to POINT, assuming they fit me properly. Whereas, O/U's make me want to AIM.
I've had good luck with Stoeger SxS's. They fit me well. I shot the heck out of my first one, no problems. Sold the second one because a shoulder injury requires me to step away from 12ga.
I also like double triggers.

Thinking now on an older Savage/Fox model B, in 20Ga, with 26" barrels.