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Fellow Double Gun Enthusiasts: I thought I would create this thread to see what you guys think about these guns. I know they aren't S x S shotguns and I really love S x S shotguns too. But, I have to tell you, I love Browning Superposed too. I think for the money you would be hard put to find a better shotgun. The barrels are made of demibloc or chopperlump construction, they are durable and they are cheap. I find the 20 bore with 28 inch barrels to be especially nice. Weighing around 6 lb 2-4 oz, they are pretty light and pretty well balanced. I am very fond of the ones I own and shoot them well. Many people say they 'kick like mules' but I haven't found this to be the case, at least with the ones that fit me. I think they are a great bang for the buck even though the receivers are a little deep (because of a hook like a s x s) rather than trunions. What do you guys think?

Had one of the first Superlights with the solid rib and really liked it. Paid $475 for it and when I needed some cash sold it for $800.Would like to have one in 20 guage.

YUP!!

Not a sxs so I do not compare them to SXS.

I like them for what they are, a tank of an over under
it takes a licking and keeps on ticking
Mike

Buzz:
I am also a fan of the Browning Superposed of Belgium. I have owned about eight, and still own two. They are rock solid, great shooting guns that return incredible service for the investment. They are also attractive to my eye.

For what it's worth, Jackie Stewart shot one for most of his international trap career. Prior to Formula 1.

The Superposed requires no apology. And neither does anyone who shoots one.

Probably as good a bang for buck as can be found. At a slightly lower original quality grade, the W&S 700 is similar to SXS guns.

browning superposed...the first mass produced and still the finest over and under shotgun ever made. no offense to you beretta guys...

I regret parting with my 20 ga. Superposed Gr.1 from the mid 60's although I don't recall it weighing in that close to 6 lbs. Was it the Lightening model that was close to the 6.25 lb?

I sold mine to finance yet another SxS as confidence grew in the field from anything from dove to grouse. Just gravitated to a preference for a SxS but recently found a nice and light Miroku 12 ga. O/U that is drawing me back to shooting stacked barrels.

-jmc

Guys: I should have qualified my statement regarding weight on these guns. The 'Lightning' 20 bore with 28 inch barrels weighs about 6lb 2-4 oz. The standard weight is a bit heavier. A Superlight 20 b weighs less at about 6 lb but has 26 1/2 inch barrels. They are very nice guns too. Unfortunately the 28 b and .410 are heavier in that they assum 'standard' weight frames. The 12 bores are heavy and 'thick' in the receivers IMHO. Overalll, Browning Superposed are very fine guns, well made and strong as can be (you can shoot hi-powers wo problems).

I believe Chris Batha and Charles from BSA (two pretty good shots if you ask me) once said if they could have one gun to shoot clays and high pheasants "what would it be?"

To many people's amazement 12 bore 30" Superposed

Had four; still have three including a 37 with twin-single triggers, Diana 12 field, knockabout Lightning with Briley thin-walls. Sold my 30s $&$.

jack