Is the Single Shot Shotgun Still Relevant?

thearmsguide ^ | August 14, 2017 | Mark3smle

[pke]

A single shot 410 saved my 13 year old son from a charging Ferrell hog.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I'm sort of partial to this one, too.

[MileHi]

Single-shot over-under rifle-shotgun combos are generally underrated nowadays.

Savage used to make a very nice one in 30-30 over 12g with nice walnut. Sad I never did get one.

[IronJack]

I learned to shoot with a break-barrel .410. Shooting — and mostly missing — clay pigeons.

[niteowl77]

One of my grade-school buddies used to woods walk with a Winchester 12 gauge break-open single, and unless it was fired with light, low-brass field loads, the light weight and abysmal recoil pad made it kick pretty good. One day he brought along a pocket full of stout rifled slugs his dad didn't want anymore.

That would have been about 1970... the bruise on my shoulder ought to be completely gone any day now..

Mr. niteowl77

[JoeProBono]

[Vic S]

I have a near mint winchester model 37 single shot 410 from 1940 that my grandfather gave me in 1970 when I was about 6. It’s always been fun to go dove hunting with because it makes you think about the shot.

I’m thinking of selling it. pm me if anyone is interested. Sorry if this isn’t appropriate here.

[Fiddlstix]

The old time break open shotgun is a wonderful choice. Its simplicity is its elegance.
I have three single shot models.
The old 16ga that was my grandfathers gun
My 20ga that I got when I was a kid.
My 12ga that I received as a gift.
All fine guns and in excellent condition

I also have the side my side double that my father's first choice.

PS: I also have 3 pump action and 2 automatics.
Just had to brag a bit :)

[JoeProBono]

[DNME]

A single-shot is also lighter, which comes into play when, like me, you’ve seen more than a few deer seasons. Gear that weighs an ounce in the morning will weigh a pound at sunset.

Your first shot at Bambi is easily the most important. If you can’t knock Antler Boy off his hooves with your first round, maybe you shouldn’t have fired that round just yet. Just sayin’ ...

[2111USMC]

My first shotgun as a kid was a single shot breakdown 20 ga.

My favorite shotgun today is a single shot 12 ga. slug gun that I use for deer hunting.

Single shots make sure that you make every shot count. I'm perfect with this gun. 1 shot 1 kill every time.

[wbarmy]

Single shot .410 is what I taught our children on first. Useful for snakes in back country AZ.

[ebshumidors]

Who writes this stuff? Every weapon has its place.

[Big Red Badger]

In First!

[Covenantor]

Have the Rossi Matched Pair single shot with 12ga and .308 barrels. A great survival kit. Since a scope is mounted on the swapable barrel, barring serious impact, it holds zero. Soft case holds both barrels and stock with a size about a tennis racket case. Easy backpack carry. KISS principal apllies, teach anyone to use it in five minutes. Available in several calibers and gauges along with a black powder barrel.

Was less than $200 16 years ago.

[Kickass Conservative]

I had a Single Shot .410 when I was eight years old.

[Hugin]

Works just fine if the goal is meat in the pot. That’s what they were used for 99% of the time back in the day.

[Vic S]

I sent you a fr email.

[alternatives?]

“It is supremely relevant when it is pointed at you.”

LOL. I needed that.

[ZULU]

It sure is if you’re at the wrong end!