o/u versus s/s pros and con's

[Nik_B 3,790]

From what I understand a SBS is slightly quicker to load and lighter but then you get more recoil. If you are shooting game/rough shooting and out for longer then you will probably fire less cartridges and therefore benefit from a lighter gun. Wouldn't fancy putting 100+ carts through a SBS on clays though.

[crazydog 0]

Got a sxs for my early b-day present. like it better than my pumps and single shots. lite easy to carry and w/a double trigger 2 quik shots love it . Ihave no experience with o/u.

[Nik_B 3,790]

I always forget to change trigger

 

I'd really love a SBS

[paulus 26]

I always forget to change trigger

 

I'd really love a SBS

wish i had a £1 for every time ive done that

[Nik_B 3,790]

This would be my baby

 

http://www.abgunsmiths.co.uk/shop/t-newton-manchester.html?osCsid=ebadc2bec233698e85e6585ce369d2ab

[paulus 26]

This would be my baby

 

http://www.abgunsmit...5e6585ce369d2ab

got a nice aya no2 if your interested

[jackinbox99 41]

I always forget to change trigger

 

I'd really love a SBS

 

Yep took me a little while to do that, esp when my other guns are mainly single triggers. Still, being able to quickly select which barrel you want to fire whilst lined up for the shot is handy.

 

 

From what I understand a SBS is slightly quicker to load and lighter but then you get more recoil. If you are shooting game/rough shooting and out for longer then you will probably fire less cartridges and therefore benefit from a lighter gun. Wouldn't fancy putting 100+ carts through a SBS on clays though.

 

See, you would think that. But in practise I dont find my sbs gives me anymore recoil than my o/u, even though my sbs weighs a hell of a lot less. I typically put about 200 cartridges or more through it in a clay session and feel comfortable afterwards. Its all down to the fit I think.

[niall_b73 41]

Well all that said....n for the most the shooting would be for vermin and wildfouling but for pratice purpose's i am thinking of getting cheap clay trap as well as myself the young lad will be looking to get in on the action and having read all the posts i think i am swayed towards the s/s.

Still not for sure but i will have to road test both.

 

Thank again for all the posts they do make interesting reading.

niall_b73

[trenchfoot 4,243]

The O/U gives you a single sight plain as opposed to the triple one you can get with a sbs. The narrow gape on opening of the sbs quicker to load. With regards to recoil, the sbs will usually kick more due to lighter weight. But as mentioned, a good fit will minimise this to some extent. You cannot defy physics, so after a heavy session you will be more comfortable/fresher with a o/u. The recoil on a sbs also adds a twisting action due the barrels being mounted either side of the central line of the stock.

 

I prefer to shoot a side by side as opposed to my heavier clay gun (Blaser Emporess). Even at clay shoots one of the sbs come out more often than not these days. For rough shooting they are hard to beat, in whatever calibre 12, 20 or 28.

 

However if buying a first gun to learn the ropes and will be used for a bit of everything, get a 12bore o/u with 28 inch barrels in game spec weighing 7 to 7 1/2 ponds and you wont go far wrong. If it works well/ reliable then get it fitted properly by a proper gunsmith, money well spent. You will surprised how much difference this can make.

 

Good luck, Yorkie

[NewBarnFerrets 3]

I shoot both o/u & s/s.

Both fit me nice...........however I seem to hit more with the o/u... but I think this is mainly down to the fact that I feel really at home with the o/u.......I've fired a variety of shotguns & rifles & some have never suited me for whatever reason.

If you aren't 100% comfy & happy with something then the results won't be 100% either.

 

I'm not sure if others will agree but sometimes you just get that feel for a gun when you pick it up...........go shopping......see how they feel....then go with what you are happy / comfy with.

And then for that final tweek take it to a gunsmith to be properly fitted.

Good luck

[kingnewport 19]

I think you'll know when you've got the right gun, you can just tell. I shoot with a sxs baikal and think it's great. I've had a few guns over the years but this ones like an extention of my arms. It was only cheap too.

[trenchfoot 4,243]

I agree with the fact that sometimes when you pick up a gun, they just feel right. But as a beginner knowing what feels "right" is not that easy. I myself have fallen for the light, lithe and beautiful model in the shop. Only to find I would have been better off with something far more "chunky". End up moving them on. Ya see, shotguns are just like women. Average ones are easy come, easy go. But when you find the right one, You know they are a "keeper"

[jackinbox99 41]

. Ya see, shotguns are just like women. Average ones are easy come, easy go. But when you find the right one, You know they are a "keeper"

 

Or on the other hand you pick one which isnt a top model, or in good shape, but you know will be reliable and not mess you about.

[paulus 26]

. Ya see, shotguns are just like women. Average ones are easy come, easy go. But when you find the right one, You know they are a "keeper"

 

Or on the other hand you pick one which isnt a top model, or in good shape, but you know will be reliable and not mess you about.

are we talking about women now

[trenchfoot 4,243]

. Ya see, shotguns are just like women. Average ones are easy come, easy go. But when you find the right one, You know they are a "keeper"

 

Or on the other hand you pick one which isnt a top model, or in good shape, but you know will be reliable and not mess you about.

are we talking about women now

both the same. if you mount 'em wrong, they start kicking like hell, and then give you a slap on the cheek

Edited January 6, 2012 by trenchfoot