Originally Posted By: Stan
[quote=Tamid]
I started out with a 26" BSS, too, for ducks. But, soon found that I liked the 30" much better. Whoever is in a blind with me likes long barrels better than short ones, too. I have never found the BSS guns to be clunky or unbalanced, but we each have our own preferences. They don't handle like a 6# English game gun, but I'm glad they don't. I shoot much better with a gun that is somewhat weight forward. My 30" BSS is also my go to sporting clays comp gun, if vintage guns are not required.

Mine handles plenty lively enough to catch woodies screaming into a hole in the predawn moments. That, and teal, are the ultimate test of handling for duck guns, for me. I went three for three with it last hunt. Also used it for blue wings back during the teal season to good effect.



SRH


Thanks for all the responses.

I would probably use it for woodies the most. In the early season that is all I shoot. Late season I shoot a lot of divers. Looks like I might be looking for a Browning. I would probably go with the longer 30" barrels if I could find one.

I'm not looking for a gun I would abuse or treat roughly. I have a Benelli or 870 for those hunts. I take good care of my guns through out the season. Cased to and from the blind(mainly so I don't loose a gun overboard needed it this year tipped the canoe!!!),dried out and cleaned frequently etc.

I would love to shoot an older double for waterfowl but I just don't want to have to shoot hevishot,bismuth,ITX etc. I'm good shooting steel. I do have a superposed I always think of using since it's not in the best overall condition. But prefer a SXS.

Last edited by Woody402; 11/30/16 07:37 PM.