Hey yall. I was thinking about getting a double-barrel, but dont really know much about em, I've handled one, but thats it. I have a single-shot H&R 20ga, and plenty of ammo, so I was kinda hung on whether to get a 12 or 20. I've already got a hundred round pack of birdshot and around 25-30 buckshot, so I didnt know if I wanted to get a 12, and plus, I've nvr fired a 12 before, and thought the recoil might be pretty harsh in a double. Any replies and help on this would be greatly appreciated! God Bless!
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Anybody got info on Doubles?
- Thread starter Georgian
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There are different types for different shooting sports. I take it you are talking about a side-by-side double-barrel.
There are moderately priced utility-grade guns - many from China, Turkey, Spain and Russia - that will take the hard knocks of a "truck gun" in stride. These will be less refined in fit-and-finish - some rather rough. But they are cheap and rugged - just not real pretty.
There are higher priced hunting-grade guns that have decent fit-and-finish - again most are from Turkey and Russia - that make great field-grade hunting guns that you would not be embarrased to carry.
There are the high-end hunting guns - from America, Belguim, Germany and Italy - that most of us will have to save a while to afford. These guns, while not top of the line, are beautiful in their subtlety, balance and performance.
Then there are the works of art. These guns are hand-built and many carry price tags bigger than your house mortgage - really! They are the best-of-the-best. The finest woods, the best steels and all of it hand-fitted. Just feeling and hearing the barrels snap shut in the receiver will give you goosebumps - they are that good!
Oh yeah, then there are the coach guns. The short barreled - usually external hammered - scatterguns used in the Old West. They are still a favorite with Cowboy Action shooters.
There are moderately priced utility-grade guns - many from China, Turkey, Spain and Russia - that will take the hard knocks of a "truck gun" in stride. These will be less refined in fit-and-finish - some rather rough. But they are cheap and rugged - just not real pretty.
There are higher priced hunting-grade guns that have decent fit-and-finish - again most are from Turkey and Russia - that make great field-grade hunting guns that you would not be embarrased to carry.
There are the high-end hunting guns - from America, Belguim, Germany and Italy - that most of us will have to save a while to afford. These guns, while not top of the line, are beautiful in their subtlety, balance and performance.
Then there are the works of art. These guns are hand-built and many carry price tags bigger than your house mortgage - really! They are the best-of-the-best. The finest woods, the best steels and all of it hand-fitted. Just feeling and hearing the barrels snap shut in the receiver will give you goosebumps - they are that good!
Oh yeah, then there are the coach guns. The short barreled - usually external hammered - scatterguns used in the Old West. They are still a favorite with Cowboy Action shooters.
Mtnboomer covered it pretty well, it boils down to:
What are your plans for the gun?
What is your budget for the gun?
If you know those two items, all you need to do is search the web/ decent gun shops until you find what you want.
As far as 12 or 20 gauge goes, you have the 20 in a single shot, the double is going to "kick" about the same. (as long as you don't fire both barrels at the same time!)
A 12 will kick a little more.
This all depends on the weight of the gun and the type of shotshell you are using. I have seen some 20's that kicked harder than most 12's. A good recoil pad will help soften it some.
Good Luck on your decision.
Will
What are your plans for the gun?
What is your budget for the gun?
If you know those two items, all you need to do is search the web/ decent gun shops until you find what you want.
As far as 12 or 20 gauge goes, you have the 20 in a single shot, the double is going to "kick" about the same. (as long as you don't fire both barrels at the same time!)
A 12 will kick a little more.
This all depends on the weight of the gun and the type of shotshell you are using. I have seen some 20's that kicked harder than most 12's. A good recoil pad will help soften it some.
Good Luck on your decision.
Will