Side by side or Over and under??

[Elmerfudd 5]

I'm sorry if this has been done to death, but I couldn't find it on a search. I learned to shoot with a side by side many years ago. I'm now going to buy my 1st gun, but most are o/u. What are the advantages/disadvantages of both? What would you recommend for under £300?

 

Thanks

 

Nick

[Jack NUFC 1]

I'm sorry if this has been done to death, but I couldn't find it on a search. I learned to shoot with a side by side many years ago. I'm now going to buy my 1st gun, but most are o/u. What are the advantages/disadvantages of both? What would you recommend for under £300?

 

Thanks

 

Nick

 

i was wondering the same thing hopefully applying for my sgc soon and getting my first gun

[Deker 3,478]

I'm sorry if this has been done to death, but I couldn't find it on a search. I learned to shoot with a side by side many years ago. I'm now going to buy my 1st gun, but most are o/u. What are the advantages/disadvantages of both? What would you recommend for under £300?

 

Thanks

 

Nick

 

 

 

Any advantage or otherwise is almost entirely in the mind of the user.

 

Grip tends to be a bit different (fairly obvious) and far more O/U are made these days giving a wider choice.

 

The most important thing is get a gun that fits and is still tight. With £300 you are not going to get a top make/gun but there is plenty of choice of very useable guns at this price. Check out Guntrader.co.uk

[The Sporting Agent 0]

With your budget, stick to a Spanish boxlock side by side - second hand. There is very little in the OU category for this money that will compare to the quality and value that an AYA or Kestral S/S will offer; my pref would be an AYA No4 or AYA Yeoman; they are plain but functional and built to last. Both are stall made today and new are over £1000. Pick up a 10 yo model that looks exactly the same for a 1/4 of that price.

[Guest bruno527]

u/o

[alimac 882]

I'm sorry if this has been done to death, but I couldn't find it on a search. I learned to shoot with a side by side many years ago. I'm now going to buy my 1st gun, but most are o/u. What are the advantages/disadvantages of both? What would you recommend for under £300?

 

Thanks

 

Nick

 

 

 

Any advantage or otherwise is almost entirely in the mind of the user.

 

Grip tends to be a bit different (fairly obvious) and far more O/U are made these days giving a wider choice.

 

The most important thing is get a gun that fits and is still tight. With £300 you are not going to get a top make/gun but there is plenty of choice of very useable guns at this price. Check out Guntrader.co.uk

 

sound advice

[clay man 0]

Hi if you are used to side by side get one if you are shooting game but if you want to shoot clays go for an u/o

[Elmerfudd 5]

Thank you all for your advice. We went to Helston Gunsmiths today and we saw a s/h Lanber o/u. The missus loved it. (she likes clays and is keen to come bunny bashing asap) I was impressed with the heft and feel when comparing it to the similar s/s he had in that price range. We'll wait to see what he has when the cert falls on the mat, but I'm happier now that I've had some advice from you all. If I get an o/u, I'll just have to use it more 'til I'm used to it!!

 

Thanks

 

Nick

[clay man 0]

happy hunting