Why Doubles and Triples are Best For Hunting

[mchughcb]

I like doubles for hunting. They dont need as much of an angle when opening compared to a under and over, so they are quicker to reload and less likely to get hung up in low bush.

This my experience.

[Shootermick]

I like doubles for hunting. They dont need as much of an angle when opening compared to a under and over, so they are quicker to reload and less likely to get hung up in low bush.

What’s a good sxs for a hunting scenario then?

[bigpete]

One that fits you

[mchughcb]

I like doubles for hunting. They dont need as much of an angle when opening compared to a under and over, so they are quicker to reload and less likely to get hung up in low bush.

What’s a good sxs for a hunting scenario then?

The one sxs that I really like is the fabarm Classis 12 which I bought new for a friend. That fitted like a glove, can shoot full choke with steel shot. It had a problem with the right ejector so was fixed immediately under warranty by Spiros (RIP). I promised to buy back that from my mate if he ever offloads it.

I held the Fabarm Classis 20 as well and that's probably more of the same. Fabarm have a classis 12 waterfowl with hydrodipped which would be bullet proof.

[animalpest]

I use a SKB double. Not made any more I think

[mchughcb]

I use a SKB double. Not made any more I think

Oh yes they are. I mate ordered a new O/U a couple of years back for LH. Beautiful except for the LH part. But the sxs are good looking too.

https://www.skbshotguns.com/shotguns/250-field

[mchughcb]

Today I blasted another 3 foxes with my 20G triple. But my mate brought his 12G triple and I had a good side by side comparison. The 12G is definitely bigger and heavier but still handles well. Might just have to get myself one as a backup.

[animalpest]

I use a SKB double. Not made any more I think

Oh yes they are. I mate ordered a new O/U a couple of years back for LH. Beautiful except for the LH part. But the sxs are good looking too.

https://www.skbshotguns.com/shotguns/250-field

Thats good to hear! Love my SKB sxs

[Border_Bloke]

I always found it easier to point under & overs than side by sides, but maybe that's just me.
When was a 10 year old kid in the 1970's the local trap club would give me a Browning A5 because the recoil was lower - but I prefered U&O's.

I used to own a Barretta pump action for many years (I bought it out of the trading post in 1987 for $100) but I don't think I've ever needed more than two shots.

[animalpest]

I always found it easier to point under & overs than side by sides, but maybe that's just me.
When was a 10 year old kid in the 1970's the local trap club would give me a Browning A5 because the recoil was lower - but I prefered U&O's.

I used to own a Barretta pump action for many years (I bought it out of the trading post in 1987 for $100) but I don't think I've ever needed more than two shots.

Agree, the single plane of a UO is easier to point on target. But I find most UO seem to shoot high, which I find a disadvantage when hunting.

[mchughcb]

Triples have single sight plane.

[bigpete]

Out of interest what triple barrel do you use ?

[mchughcb]

Out of interest what triple barrel do you use ?

Specially imported 20G Charles Daly Chiappa Triple Crown.

[bigpete]

Thats what I thought.
I've been keen on the 410 version for a while

[mchughcb]

Thats what I thought.
I've been keen on the 410 version for a while

410 and 28G look excellent and very reasonable weights. If you contact Raytrade talkt to Kane they will do a special import.

[bigpete]

Hmmm,therein lies the problem. Dealing with Raytrade. I swore I never would again after they screwed me around big time with the piece of crap chiappa double badger I ordered from them. Not keen to go through that s**t again