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Find an RBL. Used ones are starting to come into the market for more than $2,000.00 but you'll never regret buying it.

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take a look at the pre remington imported baikal made guns, particularly the gun marketed in this country as the stevens 411. if choke tubes are not a requirement, and double triggers are a must, then the eaa imported guns are suitable for steel, so long as you open the chokes.

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Your choices would probably be limited to over and unders. The Weatherby built by Fausti are very good and there is always the Ruger Red Label. Try their Red Label in 28 gauge you'll be surprised how good they are!!

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I just got a Beretta Silver Hawk- check those out.

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Used V. Bernardelli Gamecock or Roma 3.

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Thanks for all of the ideas guys. I think to make things easier I'll just have to open up to the idea of a.......single trigger, aint no way I'll carry a beavertailed gun though! sick grin

I know there are letter codes in the serial numbers of the SKB doubles that will let you know if the gun is ok for steel. Is there any way to tell on a used Spanish double?

I sure wish there was a shop in my area that carried Weatherby doubles. It'd sure be nice to handle one before buying one. But I guess it would be about the same as buying a gun online and hoping it feels good when it shows up. Decisions, decisions.

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Originally Posted By: clampdaddy


I know there are letter codes in the serial numbers of the SKB doubles that will let you know if the gun is ok for steel. Is there any way to tell on a used Spanish double?



The following was copied from the Spanish Gun Forum on shotgunworld.com regarding steel shot in Spanish guns:

REGARDING STEEL SHOT: PLEASE READ BELOW

Before asking the question, you should be able to do the homework and decide whether you want to take the risk or not. The decision is yours alone to make. It is your gun, fingers and face.

Because of the multitude of questions regarding this subject, I have found and I am including a link to a document that explains very well if you can use steel shot in guns proofed for steel and not proofed for steel.

http://www.chircuprodimpex.ro/produse/a ... nition.pdf
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/CA256F310024B ... oofing.pdf

Please read and digest it. Included in the document are chapters regarding HIGH PERFORMANCE and STANDARD PERFORMANCE loads. Shot size, shot charge weight, momentum generated and shot velocity are all factors.

In short, a high performance steel shot shell should only be used in guns with the steel shot proof mark, the Fleur de Lis.

Standard steel shot shells (meeting CIP standards, not SAAMI standards. Remember the guns were proofed to CIP standards) can be used in guns not proofed for steel shot if the following conditions are met:

Pressure as published for standard shells is not exceeded
A certain shot size is not exceeded
The choke is no greater than modified
The shot velocity is not exceeded
The Momentum generated is not exceeded

The numbers are in the attached document for 12 ga and 20 ga. You will need to do the math yourself.

Read more: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopi...f#ixzz0yn1pYTNZ

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SKB is a good choice, especially a used one.

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Have you looked at FABARMS? Classic Lion? Beta Classic?

The FABARMS would fit your needs. Double trigger, single triggers guns are out there, splinter forends, long or short barrels. They are probably the strongest doubles made today (read up on the locking system), they have excellent barrels, wood is usually much nicer than what you would find on guns in this price range and the used market is very forgiving price wise. I know people who have picked up virtually new Fabarms for around $1100 sometimes less. I owned one in the late 90's, it was a nice gun, sound design and well finished for the price.

Dustin

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