Who Shoots an O/U, which one? Why?

[Bigshooter]

I have a 12ga in a win 101, a 20ga in a ruger red label and a 28ga in a ruger red label.  The 12 is my least favorite.  It is just so big and bulky.  I really like my 20ga.  But I love the feel of my 28ga.  It's small, light and feels sooooooo good.  If I was forced to own only one shot gun it would be a 28ga ruger red label.

[Miles]

I have a 12ga in a win 101, a 20ga in a ruger red label and a 28ga in a ruger red label.  The 12 is my least favorite.  It is just so big and bulky.

The 101 is a thicker gun, but that is also what I like about it.   This is where it comes down to personal preference and fit with O/U shotguns. I am just the opposite of Bigshooter, I can't stand the narrow skinny feel of the Ruger.  I find it to be "jumpy" when swinging on targets.  I like the smooth swing of the bigger 101 (if that makes any sense).

[Stilly bay]

I have a 12ga in a win 101, a 20ga in a ruger red label and a 28ga in a ruger red label.  The 12 is my least favorite.  It is just so big and bulky.

The 101 is a thicker gun, but that is also what I like about it.   This is where it comes down to personal preference and fit with O/U shotguns. I am just the opposite of Bigshooter, I can't stand the narrow skinny feel of the Ruger.  I find it to be "jumpy" when swinging on targets.  I like the smooth swing of the bigger 101 (if that makes any sense).

I agree, maybe its because Im a bigger dude, but if a 28 gauge doesn't have 30" or longer Bbls it just doesn't feel right to me. there are many 28's built on 20 gauge frames and those are a lot less whippy and more forgiving when standard shorter bbls are involved.  but like I stated earlier in this thread : if your going to get a 28gauge built on a 20 gauge frame why not just save yourself some money (if you already own a 20gauge ) and get some gauge reducers.

[101521]

I shoot Browning superposed's...my favorite of all of them is my 28 gauge, choked Mod and Full.  My 20 is I.C/Mod so I will shoot that for quail or my Model 42.  I've shot a lot of birds in Montana with the 28 and it is a great gun...to me...nothing better.  If you go with a 28 you're probably going to want to go with a Citori unless you want to spend some coin on a Superposed.

It's all personal preference though and what feels good to you when you shoulder/swing the gun. 

[ing]

I'm shooting a stainless/synthetic Ruger Redlabel 12ga with 26" barrels.  Its a great gun in the duck blind.  I'm also shooting and old Winchester model 24 SXS 16ga.  Double barrel shotguns, o/u and sxs seem to fit me better than pumps and semi-autos. And I seem to shoot them a lot better.

[509]

I finally broke down and bought one of those new over/under designed guns. 

Not sure what the fuss is all about.  It is a Russian gun a Baikal.  It shoots.  So much for over/under.

My heart still belongs to a 20 side by side by SKB.  Technically, I gifted it to my daughter, but she is currently going through her "Seattle phase" in life" so I get to shoot it for the time being.

Why would anybody shoot anything, but a side by side?  Oh, fads they come and go.

[follow maggie]

I shoot a Weatherby 20 ga that I love. Nice balance and I can shoot great with it. Next I want a Red Label in 12 ga

[fethrduster]

I just picked up a heavily engraved 16ga Belgian sxs hammer gun that I'm going to customize quite a bit.  It has a pistol grip and cheek piece, and I'm going to shave off the cheek piece and convert it to a straight grip, among other things.  It has 30" barrels, 2 3/4" chambers, and only weighs 6lbs on the dot.  When I'm done with it, it will weigh about 5.75lbs.  I realize sub-6lb 16ga guns are hard to find, but if you've ever held one, you will realize they are worth the search for a dedicated upland hunter.  Anything else feels like a club in comparison.

[Johnb317]

I hunt with a Ruger Red label 20 guage.... made in the USA   need I say more!   No external screws etc either... check it out.

If I didn't go for a Ruger I'd look at something like my brother carries... 20 guage Fiacci (sp?)  a pound or more lighter, so nice for those long days in the field, and when you have to be quicker than your younger brother.

Dollar for dollar I think you're best with the Ruger.   imho 

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I hunt with a Ruger Red label 20 guage.... made in the USA   need I say more!   No external screws etc either... check it out.

If I didn't go for a Ruger I'd look at something like my brother carries... 20 guage Fiacci (sp?)  a pound or more lighter, so nice for those long days in the field, and when you have to be quicker than your younger brother.

Dollar for dollar I think you're best with the Ruger.   imho

I agree. The Redlabel is my favorite shotgun. Too bad they discontinued them this year....

[Johnb317]

NOOOOOO!   went to their web site and saw they removed shotguns!   
If I had the money I'd pick up a spare!!

Wrong move by Sturm Ruger!

[trippledigitss]

I just got into shooting clays a few months ago, 5 Stand and Trap. I was using my Escort auto-loader but I wanted a good O/U, a Browning in fact, but I couldnt afford to spend $2500 right off the bat. So I bought a Mossberg Silver Reserve Sporting in 12ga and my scores went up immediately - but I still suck and now I'm going backwards....  At first when I took the Moss out of the box I was disappointed, probably since I was looking at Brownings & Beretta's before I bought it. But now I like it. I've shot about 1400 rds thru it so far in the last few months, I think I bought it in Oct? - and have had no troubles at all. I dont hunt birds so I cant say how it'd be for a hunting gun, but it wasnt really expensive at around $600. But my "dream" gun, well within reason, is a Browning Citori 625 30" Sporting Clays Edition - and I'm gonna get one really soon!  Like next month!  AND I CANT WAIT!!

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Wrong move by Sturm Ruger!

Agreed 

[Stilly bay]

IMO the 28 gauge red label was the only one they got right, thats one sweet little shooter. besides american made I don't have much love for red labels. they are too big and bulky and the wood to metal fit is poor. the 12 gauge handles like a 2x4 with a skillet nailed to the end... hopefully Ruger will talk to their complaint department and listen to some input from all the dissatisfied red label owners when making their next little gem.

[ing]

Wrong move by Sturm Ruger!

Agreed 

Hadn't heard this yet. Did they make a statement saying this? I know they quit making the sxs a few years back. I may have to grab another too. Got a 12 have been wanting a 20.

I havnt read any statements about it, but the Redlabel definitely isnt on their website anymore..