rayhallam Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 if and when i get some permission can someone recomend what's the best sort of gun to use ?? o/u or sbs any info would be helpfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 There is no best, its down to personal preference really, and depends on what you intend to shoot...Head down to a local clay club and give em both a go and find out for yourself is the best way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayhallam Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 if and when i get some permission can someone recomend what's the best sort of gun to use ?? o/u or sbsany info would be helpfull i already shoot clays and have a browning ultra xs 32" but i hardly want to take that for pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 i already shoot clays and have a browning ultra xs 32" but i hardly want to take that for pigeons Why not? My Beretta busts up pigeons as well as anything else! A S/S will have slightly more muzzle flip so I've been told. Both barrels are up on the sight line so kick up when you fire the first barrel, on an O/U you fire the bottom first so the recoil is more central on the stock. This means it pushes back rather than up, giving you a more accurate second shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 I used to use a o/u and then a pump and the best now is a semi auto( the sbs is saved for the pheasies) the main thing is you should be able to kill cleanly B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Normally o/u are easier to use due to the single sighting plane of one barrel. It is for this reason that o/u now dominate clay busting. Many people prefer semi-autos for the same reason, but they also have the advantage of less felt recoil due to the mechanical action. S-b-s are lighter in weight, and if you are going to carry a gun for any length of time resting on your forearm, then the weight is spread over a greater width of gun - hence it is easier to carry. This is one reason why s-b-s are used for game and rough shooting. Tradition also comes into it, as 30 years ago the use of o/u on game shoots was slightly frowned upon by some traditionalists. As s-b-s are normally lighter in weight, then firing large numbers of cartridges can give you recoil and bruising problems. You pays your money......... Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 o/u or sbs Thats like saying which is better out of a 1989 Ford Fiesta to a brand new Mercedes S500 B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white fox Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 As s-b-s are normally lighter in weight, then firing large numbers of cartridges can give you recoil and bruising problems. My understanding is if you mount the gun correctly, you don't get bruised. I ditched my O/U some 7 years ago, never thought about it since 'till reading this thread, and no bruising. Just browse the gunshop rack, one will have your name on it. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 As s-b-s are normally lighter in weight, then firing large numbers of cartridges can give you recoil and bruising problems. My understanding is if you mount the gun correctly, you don't get bruised. I ditched my O/U some 7 years ago, never thought about it since 'till reading this thread, and no bruising. Just browse the gunshop rack, one will have your name on it. WF yes i agree but you havn't seen him shoot i have , even has a foam linning strapped to his shoulder how embarrasing B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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