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For those that shoot a SxS, Do you think shooting a SxS gives you faster or more natual target aquistion? Most upland shots behind dogs are 15-30 yds. I'm thinking the wider plane would be better, though I do not have a SxS.
 
I am a quail hunter first and a light sxs makes for the best snap shooting on fast flushing birds. Not much target aquisition just putting your shot where your brain and hands say it needs to be.
 
I shoot sxs's, sight plain is either an advantage or a detriment, I like it, but others complain of the lack of definition on target. I think most of those people are trying to aim a shotgun, not point a shotgun, like you should. Things to keep in mind, much shorter action than autos and pumps, shallower than O/U's, may change your needs as far as drop and length of pull, ( usually will need longer). I predict if you find a 20 ga. that weighs abaout 5 1/2 pounds, you won't go back to any other gun.
 
I frequently swtich between my 16 ga. SxS and my 16 ga. O/U and it doesn't seem to make any difference to me. When a bird flushes I don't think I even see the wider plane. But I'm more or less a "snap shooter" and I never see the sight. Everyone is probably a little different in this regard.
 
i think Dakotazeb has it right, I am a " Probe and Hope", shooter as well, result of to many quail forays into brush, but I think SxS lends itself to these type shooters, I might add contrary to current style, and looks, short barrels help as well.
 
oldandnew said:
i think Dakotazeb has it right, I am a " Probe and Hope", shooter as well, result of to many quail forays into brush, but I think SxS lends itself to these type shooters, I might add contrary to current style, and looks, short barrels help as well.
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Yep, I shoot a 28ga sxs, true to scale frame, 26in barrels, just over 5lbs. Best quail gun you could want. Snap shots are very fast with this set up. Makes me wonder how I ever hit a quail with grandpas 30in wingmaster. Oh yeah 3/4 oz of #6 @ 1300fps will anchor a pheasant well out to 30-35yds.
 
Its been a long time since I shot a SXS and I sure want to get a good one sometime in my future.

I've always heard the complaint from single barrel shooters about them being 'too wide to aim with' and I just have to laugh.

Like somebody said above, no aiming, just pointing, and I never even remember the barrels after a shot, my hands point it where my brain says to and I pull the trigger(s).

Must have two triggers.
 
I think for someone that has never shot a SxS that if they were to pull up a 12 ga. SxS the sight plane might look quite wide. It certainly is not as noticable on the smaller gauges. Even my 16 ga. which is on a 16 ga. frame doesn't appear nearly as wide as a 12 ga. Looks and feels more like a 20 ga. It's just a matter of getting use to a SxS. Mine has 26" barrels. The feel and balance in my hands is just great. Quick to point and easy to swing.
 
If God wanted you to shoot an OU, he would have stacked your eyeballs vertically. He didn't.
 
@GSP- :eek: (Notice the set of the eyeballs)!!! Maybe that explains why I'm a such deadeye with the top barrel & not so consistent if I have to use the bottom... :p

Been thinkin about gettin a SxS myself lately, just so's I can keep up with all you fancy, high-falutin fellers (never mind that they were the one of the most common, cheap shotguns in every farmers gun-rack during my younger days - should've kept one if only I woulda knowed). Man how I used to love pulling both those 12 ga double-triggers at the same time as a kid just to feel the kick!!!
 
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pheasantaddict said:
For those that shoot a SxS, Do you think shooting a SxS gives you faster or more natual target aquistion? Most upland shots behind dogs are 15-30 yds. I'm thinking the wider plane would be better, though I do not have a SxS.
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I've shot O/Us, semi-autos, and SxSs and I shoot best on pheasants and quail with my 6 1/4 lb 16 gauge SxS. I don't notice the barrels at all. However, I do think the quicker you mount and shoot, the more important good fit is going to be. My 16 fits me better than any of my other guns. I've also had trouble with guns much lighter than that. For me, they are too whippy. Generally, the SxS design makes it easier to concentrate the weight between the hands, which will make the gun more nimble.
 
Rapscallion Vermilion said:
I've shot O/Us, semi-autos, and SxSs and I shoot best on pheasants and quail with my 6 1/4 lb 16 gauge SxS. I don't notice the barrels at all. However, I do think the quicker you mount and shoot, the more important good fit is going to be. My 16 fits me better than any of my other guns. I've also had trouble with guns much lighter than that. For me, they are too whippy. Generally, the SxS design makes it easier to concentrate the weight between the hands, which will make the gun more nimble.
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Amen brother. I have 7 sxs, two of which I have not even shot. The concensus of evryone seems to be going to the 16 as the ultimate sxs for weight and pointability. I've shot my 16 Uggie most of the season for that reason,. Early on it was the 20, but I put it down after a couple weeks and have not picked it up. It has 26" barrels and I wish it were 28". It does get a bit whippy at times. The AYA and Uggie 16s have the best balance. I do not shoot the AYA much as I do not want to bang it up, but I always get it out once a year, usually when I am on a leisurely hunt on a warm, sunny, Dec. late season day.
 
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