Spaniel Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have never fired a SxS before only use O/U and the Semi Is there much differnt in the way you have to shoot using a SxS. Plus I always shoot user 1/4 choke in the barrels only, do SxS come in 1/4 chokes Sorry if its a daft question Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crob12 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 s/s come in all varieties of chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 They are lighter, kick harder, get hotter and somewhat block your sight picture. I still occasionally shoot mine for a laugh or if I fancy a long walk without the weight of the OU. Many people still shoot very well with them, and personally I think they look miles better than other types of shotguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Some people say the sight picture is different and can put you off, some also dislike some having double triggers. Some also moan about extra recoil. Really, when it comes to shooting them, I would say there is nothing you do different to any other gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I use a 26" AYA No4 that's choked imp/imp and use 28g or 30g Eley's all the time. I have shot my fair share of things with this gun and have no problems whatsoever as I have no problem with double trigger or view. I cant say I even look down the barrels as I look at the target and not the barrels. That's mainly to do with gun fit (I believe). I have tried using a Lamber O/U but couldn't shoot with it as well as my sxs's. It never felt right even after having it cast and dropped to the same dimensions as my other guns. Maybe if I had purchased a Browning/Beretta etc it may have been different but at the time I had a budget and could't afford anything else. Yes the barrels can get hot, buy what they call a 'fore-end extension' it wraps around the barrels, or if you get a AYA no3 magnum it had a beaver-tail fore-end that also eliminates the heat problem. The recoil has never ever been a problem. I remember turning up at a local well known clay ground with my old AYA no3 magnum and the guy trapping laughed and said you wont hit nothing with that you need a over & under...I suggested I pay the money you press the button when asked!! 24 out of 25 on down the line with the gun that was no good seemed to shut him up somewhat !! I do shoot a Winchester SX2 now as well as the no4, but I have had 30+ years of happy shooting with side by sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I've just got a S/S for Christmas for messing around on the clays. Thought it might make a change from the usual, not had a chance to play with it yet much but it does come up nicely. Oh yeah, bought some 21g Firsts and it feels fine to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks Guys Hopefully one of the guys on our shoot will have his with him next weekend and i will see if i can have ago with it... They also seem quite cheap, well the ones i have seen for sale on here anyway so it wont be to much of an expense to have it sitting in the cabinet, if i decide to get one at some point in the future, just not this month as i paid out on my deposit for Orkeny in Nov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 [Many people still shoot very well with them, and personally I think they look miles better than other types of shotguns. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Once saved up a bit I am going to go get one as been invited on a shoot with a good friend and they only allow SxS on the shoot. Not only that my Browning looks lonely in the cabinet You can get a range of chokes in them and mainly double trigger unless you want to spend a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 To be honest I think i might get one for next season on the Pheasies, nothing expensive with 1/4 chokes, just noticed one sold very cheap in the sale section the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I have a cheap Spanish sxs, takes a bit of getting used to the double triggers, I like it none ejecting as it doesn't throw them into the next county, look much better, and personally I like the older wood look, a bit scratched, has some history, and your not bothered about taking it out like i would be a 1200 silver pigeon, I can't hit things with either o/u nor sxs so I stick with the cheaper 1 and this cost £75, every cabinet should have 1 in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezza1986 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Got a Fabarm 20bore s/s single trigger ejector and is honestly brilliant to shoot. Took it to the clay range at Lakenheath and had no issues roasting loads of cartridges on the day. Took it pigeon shooting and is very easy to move round the hide as has 28" barrels and typical with a s/s needs less drop on the barrels to reload. Just been invited on a Pheasant shoot and can't wait to try it out!! the sight picture is a little weird to get used to at first but if gun fit is right and a bit of practice it'll all work fine. also does look smart when people look at you like a drip cause you got s/s, expecting you to wipe out but when you do better than them it does give you a small smug factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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