The popularity of O/U against SxS is simply a matter of promotion by the shooting press . I would like to correct the Novice gun salesman. You point a shotgun at your clay /bird , you DO NOT aim.
Side by sides can shoot standard proof steel cartridges exactly the same as a standard proof O/U .
The gunshops here in England do not value SxS highly because there is very little demand to buy . Write a few articles such as read in the superb publication DGJ and you could then watch the value of SxS's increase . A well made H&H , Purdey or Boss etc., still commands good money . In fact many post WW11 Birmingham SxS will still cost the inflation increased price that they were new 70 years ago . A BSA boxlock retailed for about $5 in 1953 but a good condition ( not new obviously ) it would cost you $3,000 possibly over here today.

Last edited by salopian; 01/23/19 01:09 PM.