I would second the recommendation on a Brit BLE/BLNE waterfowl sxs as a good candidate for SCs. They aren't common but can be found and will cost less and represent a better value thant the RBL SCs gun (IMHO). I have owned several subgauge RBLs and enjoyed shooting them but dollar for dollar for this use, I think a British waterfowler is the better gun. The only potential issues may be DTs and typically tight fixed chokes, but the former a plus from my perspective and the latter can be managed by carrying some Fiochi or RST spreader shells in your range bag.

I bought a Gallyon waterfowler for this purpose, which is off being restocked by Dennis Smith. He is adding an understated BTFE. I hope to have it in the next couple months and am very eager to take it around Addieville when it arrives.


Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.