Bobba Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) 2 hours ago, decoyman said: AYA MATADOR SSTE. Is I think the one people are trying to remember, but go the Winchester 23 route, or an old SKB sste. I’ve a lonely SKB 200e SxS (made in Japan) lying dormant in the cabinet !! Edited January 25 by Bobba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoyman Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 On 25/01/2024 at 18:14, Bobba said: ve a lonely SKB 200e SxS (made in Japan) lying dormant in the cabinet !! Edited 23 hours ago by Bobba That is a rare beastie, my old skb is a 12 bore and now a bit rattly.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 SKB had a reputation for being very well made. I seem to remember them making a o/u for BSA but not certain it would have been late 70’s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Any that fits you .Its all down to the shooter .The greats like Percy Stanbury ( I've handled his gun) and Joe Wheatear shot with 28" , no multi chokes , adjustable combs stick on high ribs ,florescent bead sights or other gadgets .No need for beavertail forends or pistol grips unless thats what you like . Just buy a gun in as good original condition as you can find that you like . Only one point I would make, is that a gun chambered for 2&3/4" will be an advantage , being easier to get cartridges at a clay ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 On 25/01/2024 at 18:14, Bobba said: I’ve a lonely SKB 200e SxS (made in Japan) lying dormant in the cabinet !! Get the old lady out and give her a stretch sometime! I bet she shoots like a dream! I'm a little jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, HantsRob said: Get the old lady out and give her a stretch sometime! I bet she shoots like a dream! I'm a little jealous Thank you. Even with a Kickeezee recoil pad and light carts she kicks a bit for me. That’s why she’s dormant. Must be me age - I won’t see 80 again 😵💫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 (edited) What I would say is that many old, and not so old, SBS have way way too much "drop" for modern clays. The BSA SKB 200 and 200E have, in respect of the ones I have seen and the two that I have owned, too much drop at the heel. Which is why for some they do kick the cheek. So to try before you buy on a simple going away bird is vital. This will tell you if the cast is good for you and also, to a degree, if the drop is good. A simple going away bird is just that going straight away from the shooter with them almost standing directly behind the trap (or as near as safely possible if using a human trapper). A round of DTL is not a "simple going away bird". Edited February 1 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 On 01/02/2024 at 21:15, Bobba said: Thank you. Even with a Kickeezee recoil pad and light carts she kicks a bit for me. That’s why she’s dormant. Must be me age - I won’t see 80 again 😵💫 I hope she finds a good home once you let her go, I bet she's still a fun old girl even if she kicks like a mule! Good explanation from @enfieldspares, thankyou! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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