Going to Shoot a New To Me Gun

So, next weekend I will head west and meet my fellow peeps for our annual shoot at the dove 'hunt'. But, this year, I will for the first time ever, be shooting a couple of over and under guns. I have of course arranged for some pretty nice guns to shoot, just never shot anything but a semi auto or pump shotgun.

Will be fun!:-D

Have a fun guarantee from this group of reprobates.

 

I heard about a farmer going to jail for shooting an intruder... Thank God for the Constitution. :-D

Over and under is a double barrel shotgun. Barrels sit in each other, as opposed to a side by side, where they are well side by side.

O/U http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=008B&cid=013&tid=485

SxS http://www.shutterstock.com/s/"double+barrel+shotgun"/search.html Well, a O/U in that link, but I am sure you will get it.

 

The double barrel guns are very popular in skeet/trap shooting. It is my understanding that you can only load 2 rounds in a pump or semi auto when shooting skeet, so I guess they are kinda the 'standard'. Pricey suckers though, but a lot of them are really nice looking guns.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_doctrine
Unfortunately many states do not follow this doctrine.
http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/states-stand-ground-castle-doctrine-laws/
I am in California and you can shoot an intruder only if:
1) your life is threatened and
2) you have no means to escape and
3) deadly force is your only option
so you have to retreat, hide and bite him first

 

You are unfortunately correct. I live in a free state that has castle doctrine. I can even shoot to prevent some crimes or in the defense of others. Someone breaks into the house, they just might have bitten off more than they can chew.

 

With the group I will be hunting with, fun is guaranteed. :-D Will be doing some pistol shooting as well, should have my new toy in before I leave. I love/hate GunBroker...

 

Well, if it is sophisticated, I am all up on that ma'. :-D

 

I always wanted a collection of guns based on the years I've lived and a corresponding guage/caliber. 9 10 12 16 20 22 25 32 35 38 40 50 . 9-would be a pistol 10-would be a duck gun 12-would be a pump 22-and 30/30 ight be an O/U. Every owner could have an aged based collection and every one would be different.

 

I turned 45 shooting 45 ACP 1911 guns in Berryvile Arkansas. Bought one of 'em. It is interesting how people decide to collect things. I have gotten to the point of collecting guns that serve a purpose. I do have a few for just because I wanted it. :-D

 

Left 45 of the list didn't I? Shot a 50 cal when I was 17. Muzzle loader. Kick like a mule. So it would be in my 'collection'. Since I don't keep guns here I might start a photo collection of my 'favs' for later.

 

@ Fred:- I am a little surprised that you haven't fired, what I call 'regular' shotguns, yet. The "under-over is a little easier to aim accurately, because you don't have to compensate for any lateral distance between the barrels. I found the under-over type the easiest, and learned on them as a kid, LoL!:major

 

Well, considering I bought a Remington Wingmaster for under $200 might explain why. LOL. The doubles ain't cheap! Borrowing a Browning Citori for this weekend. The people I have hunted with in Louisiana don't favor a double barrel, they like a pump or simi auto. Don't know why.

Looking forward to shooting one, they just look elegant. like myself. :-D:-Drolleyes

 

Never shot a 10 guage, have no desire. Now a 1911 in 10mm is a hoot. :-D

I have to keep up my appearance, I hunt with a lot of 1%'ers. :-D A couple of lawyers and such.. I don't hold that against them, one of them handled my injury case, did a right fine job I must say. :-D

 

Have fun Fred.
This one can shoot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrwUxYwhJvE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6CBKUM9gk8&list=TLR4WdYatYRhQ9fmy615g0Rzt0rye7U4H2

Cheers.

 

Yep, she can shoot. But not shooting a double... Dang heathans. LOL