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Double barrel 3 1/2? #6381980 07/25/16 05:33 PM
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Any double barrel shotguns that shoot 3 1/2? Besides the browning cynergy?


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382036 07/25/16 06:15 PM
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I am also interested to know!!!!

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There was an importer named Armes de Chasse, that imported a SXS the Chesapeake model, but they are scarcer then hens teeth.


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382327 07/25/16 09:52 PM
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Beretta produced a 3.5" Onyx Pro.. They're on Gunbroker fairly often..


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: T Bone] #6382369 07/25/16 10:18 PM
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I think Ruger made their Red Label in 3 1/2" at one time .

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The Cynergy is a fantastic shotgun.... my go to... reconsider it.


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382480 07/25/16 11:40 PM
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Those 3.5" loads pack a pretty good recoil. If I was going to shoot them, it would be through some type of gas operated semi-auto shotgun.




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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382490 07/25/16 11:45 PM
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When you add significant weight to a double shotgun of either type, you correspondingly reduce it's handling qualities. Of course, that's just my opinion and its worth what you paid for it. If you're going down that path, you might as well just get a double 10. Of course, I've heard them referred to upon occasion as "Spanish Clubs", but YMMV.


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382567 07/26/16 12:43 AM
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Can't beat a Cynergy!!

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The phrase retina detaching recoil comes to mind.


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382727 07/26/16 02:20 AM
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It's a brutal combination; this coming from a guy who regularly shoots nitro express double rifles ranging from .450ne to .700ne


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: TDK] #6382834 07/26/16 04:07 AM
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After researching it , I stand corrected . The Ruger Red Label was never offered in 3 1/2" chambers. I thought the all weather stainless version was , but I was wrong .

Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382889 07/26/16 09:46 AM
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Thanks guys I appreciate it I have a sbe just want to try a double on some small ponds I hunt


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6382930 07/26/16 11:53 AM
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I second the cynergy. Got one for duck last yr and love it. I shoot 3 in no 3s heavI metals. Knock em dead everytime

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Tristar, American Arms, Citori to name a few I recall


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I owned a Beretta 686 Onyx for one year. That was only chambered in up to 3 inch. That was THE most brutal weapon I have ever shot so far as recoil. I shot a 100 round sport clay tournament and the skin on my shoulder ws riddle with blood blisters and bleeding. I gladly traded that gun for a loss.

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I only shoot 3.5's at sandhills and honestly don't notice the recoil when hunting. These guns handle it pretty well.


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6383201 07/26/16 03:51 PM
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Traditions made one as well.

My vote:

Browning Citori Satin Hunter 3 1/2" was $1399 at Dick's Sporting Goods, I just sold one of mine to a fella in Tennessee. Had TDK install a fully adjustable Gra-Coil Recoil reduction unit and did shoot several 3 1/2" loads at the pattern board. Recoil was very manageable, the gun weighed nearly 9lbs. Satin wood and metal finishes.


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: David Maas] #6383367 07/26/16 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted By: David Maas
Traditions made one as well.

Traditions is the model it's made by Fausti


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Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? [Re: johnboy91] #6386670 07/29/16 04:53 AM
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I'll shoot 3.5 out of my cynergy before I will out of my SBE II any day !!!! The way the cynergy is made and the way it's designed to deal with recoil is awesome !

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