Comments on: What is the purpose of having a double barreled shotgun? http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html Sat, 14 May 2011 08:54:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: CIH(Ret) http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3549 CIH(Ret) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3549 The main, in my opinion, value of a double barreled shotgun over other shotguns is that you have a different choke in each side. One side is more suited for those closer shots and the other side will have a bit more choke and be better suited for the further shots. This can be quite advantageous when hunting but can also serve you well when shooting skeet or trap. Another advantage of the double barrel shotgun is its weight. It weighs less than most pump or semi auto shotguns and is less tiring when carried for a long time as when hunting. A third, and in some people's estimation the most important, feature is the fact that it handles so very nicely. This is why you so often see professional trap, skeet and sporting clays shooters use an over and under double barrel shotgun as opposed to a semi auto or a pump. The over and under as well as the side by side handle similarly but of course the advantage of the over and under is the fact that you have only one sighting plane with the over and under while you have two with the side by side. In the double barrel race, the over and under is the clear winner but the side by side will always have a certain following. This appeal is, perhaps, more aesthetic than functional. I have a side by side and love it. I can't afford a nice over and under so I don't have one. Actually, I never did really want one badly enough to save up my money for one. I guess that makes me a side by side nut. The main, in my opinion, value of a double barreled shotgun over other shotguns is that you have a different choke in each side. One side is more suited for those closer shots and the other side will have a bit more choke and be better suited for the further shots. This can be quite advantageous when hunting but can also serve you well when shooting skeet or trap. Another advantage of the double barrel shotgun is its weight. It weighs less than most pump or semi auto shotguns and is less tiring when carried for a long time as when hunting. A third, and in some people’s estimation the most important, feature is the fact that it handles so very nicely.
This is why you so often see professional trap, skeet and sporting clays shooters use an over and under double barrel shotgun as opposed to a semi auto or a pump. The over and under as well as the side by side handle similarly but of course the advantage of the over and under is the fact that you have only one sighting plane with the over and under while you have two with the side by side. In the double barrel race, the over and under is the clear winner but the side by side will always have a certain following. This appeal is, perhaps, more aesthetic than functional. I have a side by side and love it. I can’t afford a nice over and under so I don’t have one. Actually, I never did really want one badly enough to save up my money for one. I guess that makes me a side by side nut.

]]> By: Jerry B http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3550 Jerry B Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3550 to blow stuff up? i have one too. I use it for home protection but i bought it just because it is what you think of when your daughter has to bring her guy home for the first time to blow stuff up? i have one too. I use it for home protection but i bought it just because it is what you think of when your daughter has to bring her guy home for the first time

]]> By: Slowpoke http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3551 Slowpoke Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3551 Ensure that the person is dead with a 2nd shoot... Ensure that the person is dead with a 2nd shoot…

]]> By: AKpilot http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3552 AKpilot Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3552 One of the nicest features of a double is the fact that you can shoot two different chokes with just the flick of a switch. I use mine mostly for grouse, ptarmigan, rabbit, and the occasional round of 5-stand. You can use it for whatever you want. Some use it for home defense. The operation is simple and can fire two shots with near perfect reliability, far beyond that of a pump gun or an autoloader. I know of a few people that hunt ducks with double barrel guns. One of the nicest features of a double is the fact that you can shoot two different chokes with just the flick of a switch. I use mine mostly for grouse, ptarmigan, rabbit, and the occasional round of 5-stand.
You can use it for whatever you want. Some use it for home defense. The operation is simple and can fire two shots with near perfect reliability, far beyond that of a pump gun or an autoloader. I know of a few people that hunt ducks with double barrel guns.

]]> By: stormgale89 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3553 stormgale89 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3553 a double barrel shotgun was made for hunting so you'd get a second shot if you missed the first, if shot right, even a AA automatic shotgun can't keep up with the rate of fire you can have with a double barrel shotgun, literally firing one directly after the other, their great for saving ammo too, some knuckle heads have these semi auto shotguns and blast 6 rounds to get one bird, people experienced with a double barrel will know they only have two chances and try harder to get that bird, getting it in 1 to 2 shots, effectively learning to depend on less rounds to get that bird. a double barrel shotgun was made for hunting so you’d get a second shot if you missed the first, if shot right, even a AA automatic shotgun can’t keep up with the rate of fire you can have with a double barrel shotgun, literally firing one directly after the other, their great for saving ammo too, some knuckle heads have these semi auto shotguns and blast 6 rounds to get one bird, people experienced with a double barrel will know they only have two chances and try harder to get that bird, getting it in 1 to 2 shots, effectively learning to depend on less rounds to get that bird.

]]> By: hotdogseeksbun http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3554 hotdogseeksbun Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3554 Double barrel shotguns balance bettor in the hands than other types.However the S x S is more difficult to shoot well than an over and under. Many skeet and upland bird hunters prefer a double shotgun. Double barrel shotguns balance bettor in the hands than other types.However the S x S is more difficult to shoot well than an over and under. Many skeet and upland bird hunters prefer a double shotgun.

]]> By: Chaim http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3555 Chaim Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3555 the main purpose of a double barrled shot gun is so u can have an extra round instead of a magazine u get extra barrel or in case u miss u can have anuther shot good luck the main purpose of a double barrled shot gun is so u can have an extra round instead of a magazine u get extra barrel or in case u miss u can have anuther shot good luck

]]> By: jizmax http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3556 jizmax Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3556 Intimidation... Pure and simple. What is more frightening than looking down the barrel of a 12 gauge... looking down two. Intimidation… Pure and simple. What is more frightening than looking down the barrel of a 12 gauge… looking down two.

]]> By: brimshae http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3557 brimshae Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3557 Double-barrel shotguns, like revolvers, are hold-overs from an older time, before that of semi-autos, slides, and pump-actions. The reason they are still around today, even when their higher-capacity brethren are on the market? Low cost, simplicity of action, ease of maintenance, and, most importantly, reliability. Add in a touch of nostalgia, a pinch of tradition, stir, season to taste. Double-barrel shotguns, like revolvers, are hold-overs from an older time, before that of semi-autos, slides, and pump-actions.

The reason they are still around today, even when their higher-capacity brethren are on the market?

Low cost, simplicity of action, ease of maintenance, and, most importantly, reliability.

Add in a touch of nostalgia, a pinch of tradition, stir, season to taste.

]]> By: Otto http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html/comment-page-1#comment-3558 Otto Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://cheapshotguns.net/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-double-barreled-shotgun.html#comment-3558 I had to pull both barrels on a turkey that was just out of range for one barrel; so I let both go and got him. I had to pull both barrels on a turkey that was just out of range for one barrel; so I let both go and got him.

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