I was a grouse hunter for as long as I could navigate the hills and rough terrain, went through many gun changes until I bought BROWNING BSS , 20 gauge, 26" barrel.., IC/M, with an English stock. I settled on this gun and never looked back , the straight stock has MANY miles on it, the one with pistol grip is still like new, bought both new early eighties. SXS definitely THE bird gun !
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This was my daddy's. Many a creek swamp duck in south Ga fell from the sky at the end of that barrel. I sure do miss him! What I would give for him to be able to hunt with me one time here in TN!!
I just ordered my third SXS; I still have and use the first two. I shot my first deer with Dad's 1925 LeFevre 16 ga double with buckshot, back in 1973. My brother has that gun now and won't give it up.
iowavf
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I got my dads 20 that's just about like that one but guessing not as old. It's what I take if hunting with a shotgun. I did redo the stock which I like a little better being darker now compared to the lighter color it was.
Safari Hunt
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I shot my grandfather's Stevens 311 a few times but it was stolen in 1970 along with 11 other guns. I had the chance to shoot a Winchester Model 21 trap gun back in the mid 60s. Guy paid $700 for it. Wonder what it's worth now?
I have a little Stoeger Coach Gun in 20. Shot it a few times - its my vermin gun and often travels with me to the holler. Easy to handle and I can hit stuff with it.
I have a Rossi 20 similar to that one and love that gun
Like you grouser, I bought a Browning BSS 20 gauge 26" English stock M/IC barrel back in the 80's it was the finest S/S I ever shouldered.
Chief44
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Where did you find the Stoeger. I've looked everywhere for one at a reasonable price. About the only place I've found them is gunbroker and the prices are through the roof.I just bought a new SxS. I had absolutely no desire to own one, but if you want to do CAS; it's one of the least costly options.
I bought a new Stoeger Coach Gun Supreme, but haven't shot it yet. I have to do some work on it before it will work for what I might want to use it for.
Stock image from website....
y'all would crap if you seen my papaws 12 ga side by side, great great granddad bought it during great depression from a guy who was hard up for cash up around Jellico, him, my great grandad, papaw, my dad & uncle, and myself have all put untelling how many shells through it since then. i think it was made around 1910. that gun can tell some stories.
I bought mine last July from KY Gun Company. My total was $464.52 to me, then I had a $30 transfer. When I need something I keep an eye on Grab a Gun and Kentucky Gun Company and use the "Notify Me" option.
I've bought a bunch from both and prior to CRB they had the best prices and usually delivered to my FFL within about 10 days. But sure, prices are crazy right now.
Prior to the craziness I could have bought those used all day long for $300. Now I see used priced more than new, but it's like that now with most guns.
It's a popular gun for Cowboy Action Shooting, so if you know anyone in those circles you might find one at a reasonable price.
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348Winchester
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Have them in 10, 12, 20, and 410. I can never seem to hold on to a 16. I sell them and regret it. I have never owned a sxs 28.
Been wanting one. I'm looking at getting CZ Sharptail 16 ga.
I like a nice double gun myself but I find myself enjoying the Remington 1100 most of the time.No class.
Actually, the SXS is becoming more popular once again. Several Italian, Spanish and Turkey (the country) gun companies are making them. Then of course there are the popular Czech CZ double barrels. The problem is that they are more expensive to build than a pump or semi auto.
The balance and handling qualities of a pump or auto cannot even begin to compare with a good double.
What is that gun? Looks nice.No class? Well that's a bit of a stretch. I'll admit, I don't don a tweed vest and take an elevenses break on a morning driven hunt, but I can certainly recognize a nice gun when I see it. What you've omitted in your comparison is an over/under which contains all of the positive attributes you mention and then some not that there's anything wrong with wanting a SxS. I own many guns for novelty's sake.
Sometime in the past I developed a weird appreciation for lower end Spanish side by side doubles. To me they seemed like a Stevens or maybe a working man's shotgun for Europeans. Just for the heck of it I bought a Zabala at an online auction for what seemed like a really great price. It's in really nice shape and functions well. The thing is it has heavy barrels and 3-in Magnum chambers. I assume it was a waterfowl gun before the days of Steel shot.
The Browning BSS is a fine shotgun.
I have a 12 BSS I duck hunt with along with a fox sterling worth and an LC
Blockhouse
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Same here - 80s straight stock BSS 20 gauge. Easy gun to carry. Shoots 3 inch as well. Improved and modified. Sits in Its browning suitcase so I can look at it.
