I don't post here often but thought I'd relate this story. Beautiful fall day yesterday and so went to the gun club for a day's outing at clay targets. On the second round of skeet my Winchester SX-1 broke down but not to worry I had my Fox Sterlingworth with me. I continued on and all the birds were breaking. I was down one when we got to the last station. My shooting partner and I sometimes shoot doubles at low 8 this time of year. So when it was my turn, I called for a pair. The Fox doubled, recoil was horrendous even with light 1oz loads. When my head began to clear I looked down at the Fox. The stock was cracked at the wrist and the frame was split in two. Needless to say I was more than a bit shaken. Fortunately no one was hurt although my cheek is still sore from the pounding it took from the recoil. I can't say for sure but I seldom miss low 8 and so I'd guess that last target was turned to dust with a double dose of shells so at least the Fox went out in style I guess. I have no idea how this could have happened and I'm just sick at the loss of this gun. I shot it well on most occassions and it was a great deal of fun to be able to use an 84 year old gun. Nothing was wrong with the shells, of that I am certain. I like to replace the gun with another sxs but my faith in older guns is a bit shaken so not sure what I will do. Anyway if anyone has any idea why the gun would have doubled and if this would have been enough to break the frame, I would appreciate hearing what you think. I should add that the gun was refinished earlier this year and the frame recasehardened. It was done locally by an experienced gunsmith who advertises nationally and has had a lot of experience at this. Any chance that this could have contributed to what happened? I'm not computer literate enough to post any pictures but any ideas on what happened here would be appreciated. Thanks
