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O/U vs SxS?

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Calvin66
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I want to make things a little more challenging this season, and was thinking of getting a two barrel gun.

Since I was a kid, I always heard the O/U was a “feather” gun, while the side by side was a “hair” gun. I’ve seen some folk using a SXS for shooting ducks, so I was hoping someone might offer some insight as to shooting one for birds. Any reason other than personal preference for the side by side?

Thanks,

Cal

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M12Gunboy
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Personal choice and preference is the only difference. They will both shoot equally as well by a competent marksman with a comparably choked shotgun.

Buy you a nice Winchester 21 SXS....

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Calvin66
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Buy you a nice Winchester 21 SXS....

I wish! a LITTLE too much for my pocket. I normally shoot in the STAs, so I'm looking for something in the po-folk budget that's gonna get beat up.

Thanks Gunboy!

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davedirt
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I will stick with my Berreta. Secound would be O/U.

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Calvin66
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I agree with you, Dave. My main gun is a Berretta. And I've always liked the O/Us but was just wondering about the sxs and shooting wings. I think I'm going to try to borrow one, and test it on some skeet.

Thanks for the input.

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