I simply prefer a SXS that weighs around 6 1/4 pounds with 29" barrels.
I had a Piotti King that was just that and it was a joy to carry and shoot. I'm sorry I sold it. It had 2 3/4" chambers. I've also owned a Greener built with 28" steel barrels in 1898 that weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces with 2 1/2" chambers. I should have kept it and had a stock made for it. My AYA 4/53 in 28 ga has 29" barrels and weighs less than 6 pounds 1 oz. It is a delight to carry and shoot.
Having 29" barrels helps to keep weight forward for a smooth swing even if the gun is "light", at least for me it does. Thus, my search for a "light" weight SXS in either 16 or 12 gauge (either 2 3/4" or 2 1/2"). I have an AYA 4/53 in 12 gauge-also with 29" barrels that weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces-that I use for South Dakota pheasants, waterfowl (with Briley thin wall choke tubes) and Sporting Clays.
The search is always great fun.
Last edited by rtw; 01/02/18 12:05 PM.
