Posted By: johnboy91
Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 05:33 PM
Any double barrel shotguns that shoot 3 1/2? Besides the browning cynergy?
Posted By: Matpk
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 06:15 PM
I am also interested to know!!!!
Posted By: nsmike
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 07:00 PM
There was an importer named Armes de Chasse, that imported a SXS the Chesapeake model, but they are scarcer then hens teeth.
Posted By: T Bone
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 09:52 PM
Beretta produced a 3.5" Onyx Pro.. They're on Gunbroker fairly often..
Posted By: pdugas
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 10:18 PM
I think Ruger made their Red Label in 3 1/2" at one time .
Posted By: Sniper John
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 10:21 PM
Fausti Waterfowl II
Chiappa Triple Magnum
Beretta 686 Onyx
TriStar Hunter Mag
Posted By: jdk1985
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 10:34 PM
The Cynergy is a fantastic shotgun.... my go to... reconsider it.
Posted By: Gamblinman
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 11:40 PM
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.
Posted By: syncerus
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/25/16 11:45 PM
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.
Posted By: Windrider
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 02:15 AM
The phrase retina detaching recoil comes to mind.
Posted By: TDK
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 02:20 AM
It's a brutal combination; this coming from a guy who regularly shoots nitro express double rifles ranging from .450ne to .700ne
Posted By: pdugas
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 04:07 AM
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 .
Posted By: johnboy91
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 09:46 AM
Thanks guys I appreciate it I have a sbe just want to try a double on some small ponds I hunt
Posted By: pervis
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 11:53 AM
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
Posted By: David Maas
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 12:44 PM
Tristar, American Arms, Citori to name a few I recall
Posted By: wal1809
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 01:16 PM
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.
Posted By: Gumbeaux
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 03:48 PM
I only shoot 3.5's at sandhills and honestly don't notice the recoil when hunting. These guns handle it pretty well.
Posted By: David Maas
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 03:51 PM
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.
Posted By: nsmike
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/26/16 06:00 PM
Traditions made one as well.
Traditions is the model it's made by Fausti
Posted By: migr8tr
Re: Double barrel 3 1/2? - 07/29/16 04:53 AM
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 !