Matthew Duncan Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 (edited) Amazing how my stage times have improved when I’m serious instead of having fun. Considering retiring my TTN external hammered SxS 12 gauge with a quality internal hammered, single trigger, short barreled that’s been blessed by a known gunsmith. Recommendations? Edited September 20 by Matthew Duncan Correct typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs with scissors Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 CZ Sharptail 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 SKB set up by Fast Eddie, Doc Noper, Lefty Wheeler or Shotgun Boogie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 19 minutes ago, Hoss said: SKB set up by Fast Eddie. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Doc Noper is not as well known to some . But he does some fine Shotgun & Leather work. So Saith The Rooster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I have an SKB done by Doc Noper and a Browning BSS done by Joe Brisco….both are wonderful shotguns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I started this game with a stock Stoeger. After about 2 years I finally had it “broke in” but then it started getting a bit too loose. I upgraded to a Baikail by Johnny Meadows. Huge improvement. Then I tried an SKB. For whatever reason I found it easier to load, and just faster to shoot. My stage times reflected that I was faster. I tried a BSS set up by unknown smith. It was very good as well, but I just like the SKB more. I bought an unmodified 100, sent it to Lefty Wheeler. it was very good, but I found I just preferred the beavertail firearm on the 200. I recently bought one from Shotgun Boogie. Excellent gun. I’ve tried the Sharptail. It just did not “feel” right. But that may be personal preference more than anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I’m not fond of single trigger SXS. Never found them to be any faster than two triggers. Plus, they don’t fail to reset for the second shot the way single triggers can. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 39 minutes ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: I’m not fond of single trigger SXS. Never found them to be any faster than two triggers. Plus, they don’t fail to reset for the second shot the way single triggers can. My 2 TTNs and 3 Baikals are all 2 trigger and I'm afraid if I got a 1-trigger that it would mess me up with those. It's already hard enuf remembering to cock the ttn hammers after the Baikal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Davey Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 12 hours ago, Matthew Duncan said: Amazing how my stage times have improved when I’m serious instead of having fun. Considering retiring my TNN external hammered SxS 12 gauge with a quality internal hammered, single trigger, short barreled that’s been blessed by a known gunsmith. Recommendations? I have a retirement home for TTNs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 11 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: My 2 TTNs and 3 Baikals are all 2 trigger and I'm afraid if I got a 1-trigger that it would mess me up with those. It's already hard enuf remembering to cock the ttn hammers after the Baikal. When I went from 2 triggers to 1 trigger it took me about 2 stages to reset my brain! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 2 hours ago, Hoss said: When I went from 2 triggers to 1 trigger it took me about 2 stages to reset my brain! I'm thinking that would be the easy part. Trying to go back to the TTN for some style points after getting used to 1 trigger is what might bother me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 6 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I'm thinking that would be the easy part. Trying to go back to the TTN for some style points after getting used to 1 trigger is what might bother me. But the video might get 212M views 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Ridge Regulator Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Another vote for the CZ sharptail coach, either get one pre tuned or buy a set of shotgun boogies springs and tune it yourself, there easy to work on and a quick handling gun to shoot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Parker. Once upon a time, that'd be all I'd say, but I realized that it's kinda silly to not elaborate a little. When I use a SxS, I use a Parker, the greatest SxS ever made in these United States, and arguably, the world. And you CAN get one that's a good honest shooter for less than $1500. Less than $1000 if you look hard and long enough. My most recently acquired ones were $700 for a 12 gauge and $1100 for a 20. The 12 has 30" F/F barrels and the 20 has 28" F/M. Of course, I also have my father's with 19" barrels and no choke at all. That gun started my love for the Parker. You just can't go wrong with one. You don't have to spend $10,000 (or much, much more) to get one, and you'll never regret it. Considering how much we can spend on our rifles and pistols, spending something comparable on the shotgun is not unreasonable. Just did a quick search on Gunbroker and Gunsinternational, and there are things for pretty good prices. Give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Parker. Once upon a time, that'd be all I'd say, but I realized that it's kinda silly to not elaborate a little. When I use a SxS, I use a Parker, the greatest SxS ever made in these United States, and arguably, the world. And you CAN get one that's a good honest shooter for less than $1500. Less than $1000 if you look hard and long enough. My most recently acquired ones were $700 for a 12 gauge and $1100 for a 20. The 12 has 30" F/F barrels and the 20 has 28" F/M. Of course, I also have my father's with 19" barrels and no choke at all. That gun started my love for the Parker. You just can't go wrong with one. You don't have to spend $10,000 (or much, much more) to get one, and you'll never regret it. Considering how much we can spend on our rifles and pistols, spending something comparable on the shotgun is not unreasonable. Just did a quick search on Gunbroker and Gunsinternational, and there are things for pretty good prices. Give it a try. I'm by no means a shotgun expert, but I would be hesitant to do the things to a nice Parker that I do to a competition SASS shotgun. Chop the barrels, funnel and polish the chambers, throw it down on tables, let all my brass rain down on it and chew up the stock. Also that lug looks like it would interfere with a speed load. Edited September 19 by Captain Bill Burt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 3 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: I'm by no means a shotgun expert, but I would be hesitant to do the things to a nice Parker that I do to a competition SASS shotgun. Chop the barrels, funnel and polish the chambers, throw it down on tables, let all my brass rain down on it and chew up the stock. Also that lug looks like it would interfere with a speed load. My $700 12 gauge is a Trojan, so no lug. Why chop? Long barrels are great! But, if you really want short barrels, they are available. Yes, a pristine looking one would be a shame to mess up, and at 20 to 60 thousand (yes!) you'd not want too. But my above mentioned Trojan, which is perfectly shootable, looks every one of its 100 plus years of age. No real finish left, for example. Just a grey patina. Stock has a few minor dings. In other words, an honest shooter. That's what to look for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 21 hours ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: I’m not fond of single trigger SXS. Never found them to be any faster than two triggers. Plus, they don’t fail to reset for the second shot the way single triggers can. It took me about 3 stages to get used to a single trigger SKB and I’ve never looked back! Randy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 SKB 100 and Roy’s Creek Dan, outstanding shotgun and an outstanding gunsmith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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