reasons: S x S vs. O.U.

bambihunter

February 03, 2003 11:25

Can anyone explain the real reasons (not your own preferences) why it seems most people like side-by-sides for rising game birds, whereas it seems over-unders are used more for decoying and passing birds.
To me, this seems backwards. I'd think a rising covey would be easier to see around the stacked double than the extra width of a side-by-side. The same on decoying birds, the extra height of the stacked barrels would be less effective somewhat over a side-by-side.
I assume there was a logical start to this school of thought. Maybe it originated from where each type of gun was made, or maybe I'm just missing something (definately wouldn't be the first time [;)]).
Thanks

It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...

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  steve45

  February 03, 2003 15:39

  To my way of thinking your profile signature says it all. It doesnt matter what you are "supposed" to use. All that matters is what you shoot well.

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  andersk

  February 03, 2003 18:14

  I prefer the way a SXS feels when I carry one. Could that be the difference? For upland game birds you are walking and carrying. While you just sit in a blind for passing ducks. Just a thought.
  
  Ken

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  nord

  February 04, 2003 03:05

  Personal preference more than anything else. A SxS does have a crossover point somewhere in front of the muzzle... Something that isn't suffered by an O/U.
  
  In the end, though, I don't see much difference. I happen to enjoy both styles and shoot equally as poorly with either. My only other thought is that since most quality domestic SxS's have been out of production for 50 years, a new Red Label makes some sense.
  
  Nord

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  bambihunter

  February 04, 2003 14:19

  Thanks to everyone that replied...
  
  I just started thinking about this recently when I watched quite a few hunting shows back-to-back and everyone seemed to follow the logic of SxS for upland birds and OU for waterfowl, I went to the local gun store today and they even suggested the same gun setups depending on what I was going to use it for - and they couldn't tell me why either. LOL
  
  I usually use my Benelli SBE, but I have a Ruger Red Label All-Weather that I have been itchin' to try, but still always seem to grab my SBE as I head out the door.
  
  It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...

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  raskil

  February 05, 2003 14:54

  Rising birds are more likely to get out of range(on average)faster because they are in a fleeing mode verses passing birds which are usually not alert yet. The side-by-side sight picture draws the eyes to the target faster (edges of both barrels..simular to how a red dot circle works but not as quick) thus allowing the shooter to focus on the bird faster.[;)]

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