eagle eyes Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi all, Im thinking of getting a sxs for clay shooting. At the moment i use my o/u 90% of the time and a semi when the weather is crappy. I've not shot a sxs before but have been told that they are not ideal for the task. No one i shoot with uses a sxs and i dont know a lot about them so would like some input as to which make and model to go for. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 AYA Yeoman would be a good start. You can pick one up in very good condition for abround £150. This was my old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I arrange a SxS comp in our clay club. Not everyone has a SxS, but everyone just borrows. I love shooting sporting with my AYA Yeoman - Double Trigger, Non-Ejector and I still show up many of the guns using their regular Sporters. As long as your pointing it in the right place its happy days and broken clays. cheers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Buy a S/S for S/S comps and enjoy going in for them, its great fun - but expect your scores to drop from using an U/O. Reason, the S/S was designed as a field gun, light and easily carried. The recoil from both barrels comes back in a line above the heel, lifting the gun, and because of its inherent lightness, causing appreciable muzzle flip. You will also feel more recoil from a lighter gun, and it heats up quicker as the rib / barrels are not ventilated. Lastly, you have two triggers, and an auto-safety to content with, and a rib the buries itself between the barrels to lift the shotload high to the head for driven game. The U/O is heavier ( less recoil), ventilated ( less heat), has a pressure line to the heel plate on the bottom barrel as normally fired first ( less flip), if its a competition gun will be non-auto safe ( no lost targets), and have a wide raised rib for good sighting. So, if you want to win, tools for the job says the U/O will be better on clays, but don't let that stop you having fun with a S/S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 My first gun was a SbS. I think I regret selling it there lovely just to have a rough shoot with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 My first gun was a SbS. I think I regret selling it there lovely just to have a rough shoot with i agree, my first was an old sbs called the basque. had to get rid of it when i broke up with the ex, as it had belonged to her dad and didnt think it was right me keepin it. she never claimed it, when i went into the gunshop to get it back theyd sold it 3 days before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 If you haven't shot one before, don't know anything about them and have been told they are not great for the task then why do you want one??? They are good fun now and again on the clays, I have a cheapo one which I bust out for the odd SxS charity shoot and such like but they are a nightmare to shoot with compared to O/U's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle eyes Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 If you haven't shot one before, don't know anything about them and have been told they are not great for the task then why do you want one??? They are good fun now and again on the clays, I have a cheapo one which I bust out for the odd SxS charity shoot and such like but they are a nightmare to shoot with compared to O/U's. The main reason i would like one is they look much better IMO than a o/u and they seam more traditional. Idealy i would like one with external hammers but feel they would be too off putting. Are there any sxs that should be avoided? steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 each to their own. dont get a bent one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Buy a S/S for S/S comps and enjoy going in for them, its great fun - but expect your scores to drop from using an U/O. Reason, the S/S was designed as a field gun, light and easily carried. The recoil from both barrels comes back in a line above the heel, lifting the gun, and because of its inherent lightness, causing appreciable muzzle flip. You will also feel more recoil from a lighter gun, and it heats up quicker as the rib / barrels are not ventilated. Lastly, you have two triggers, and an auto-safety to content with, and a rib the buries itself between the barrels to lift the shotload high to the head for driven game. The U/O is heavier ( less recoil), ventilated ( less heat), has a pressure line to the heel plate on the bottom barrel as normally fired first ( less flip), if its a competition gun will be non-auto safe ( no lost targets), and have a wide raised rib for good sighting. So, if you want to win, tools for the job says the U/O will be better on clays, but don't let that stop you having fun with a S/S! Whilst everything that Clayman has mentioned is true for SxS game guns, there are SxSs guns that are built specifically for competition (live pigeon) shooting and will have properties more like an OU. For instance, a live pigeon gun will normally have: A high, normally file cut rib. Increased weight for absorbing recoil Longer barrels for a better swing. A pistol gripped stock for better lateral control. Tighter chokes. I have recently swapped back to a game SxS from a Beretta OU and have had not noticed a big difference in my shooting (I still have good days and bad days!). I have however spent some time and a little money having it fitted which I believe is more important than what style of gun it is. If you get into a pettern of using it then double triggers and an auto safe will not be a problem. Best of luck, GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle eyes Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks for all the replies. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 i prefer my sbs to my escort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) I love my SBS too. I think the Winchester 23 was made with a raised ventilated rib so the sight picture is similar to an o/u like my AYA Matador. There is one in my local rfd. Beautiful gun. Beavertail forend helps when barrels get hot. Edited January 15, 2009 by vole21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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