Over-And-Under V Side-By-Side
Sporting Shooter|April 2020
If you’re thinking of making the switch from one to the other, the early season is the perfect time to take the plunge, says Simon, but there are a few things you should consider first...
Simon O'leary
Over-And-Under V Side-By-Side

Side-by-side or over-and under? I’m quite sure I’ll be opening the proverbial can of worms with this question. Ask any shooting chums and be prepared for conflicting responses and endless reasons of why you should or shouldn’t entertain one over the other. But I ask myself, is it really that difficult? I think not. The S/S versus O/U debate is simple: use the one that suits you, the individual, the best, and if you’re in doubt, have both!

Our school sees many shooters wielding all types of England’s and Europe’s finest – from super slick, stack-barrelled clay busters with shiny external chokes and modern laser-cut decals, to sleek artisan examples, best showcasing the art of hand-engraved scrolling, traditional shaped stocks and sometimes, the wonderful aesthetic of Damascus tubes.

A handful of our clients shoot clays only, as a sport or just for enjoyment, but most use the medium as a practice format, to aid best performance on field forays during the season. Others will pop in now and again, preferring the stealthier pursuits of crop protection and roosting reconnaissance. Some will have one gun that fits all, while others prefer different tools for different jobs, all of which is personal preference and utterly acceptable.

Time for a change?

This story is from the April 2020 edition of Sporting Shooter.

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