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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ A. H. Fox, Graded or Sterlingworth, the best American Double |
Best U.S. Made Double? |
Best U. S. Made Double, Aesthetically ? |
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Best U. S. Made Double, Value-Wise |
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Best U. S. Made Double, Both Aesthetically and Value-Wise |
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Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:55 pm
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OK, Ruff Hunter started this in another thread, and I suggested to him to post this topic, but I can't wait. I've got to see how everyone feels about it. Is an A. H. Fox, Graded or Sterlingworth, the best American Made double, aesthetically or value-wise? Thanks for your responses. |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:52 am
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i prefer the sub gauges . Handle one and the addiction starts . I have owned MANY shotguns , the Foxes will stay with me till I die ! |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:08 am
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Last edited by mike campbell on Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:05 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:14 am
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you don't.... |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:08 pm
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Tony, There you go again, "poking the bear"
Elsies on both counts.
Aesthetics-the side locks give so much more surface area to display their case coloring of which I'm so fond. Value- You'll probably have to pay 25-50% more for a Fox, similar guns in similar condition.
Besides, I just like the sound an Elsie makes when closed |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:21 pm
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Best is a terrible word but an AH Fox can be a nice-appearing scattergun....or not. |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:46 pm
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No dog in the fight, but a survey consisting of small sample size leads to increase in margin of error.....
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:34 pm
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Since I have never held one of the guns being surveyed I won't be taking part in the poll. My childhood would be severely lacking--- if it weren't for Parkers, Brownings and Winchesters. |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:34 pm
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In Roy Dunlap's book, "Gunsmithing", he ranked all the popular American doubles based on his repair records over many years of gunsmithing. The A H Fox was his pick as the most reliable American double. No weaknesses noted. |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:02 pm
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My goodness, what a rigged poll, uh, I think the A.H Fox is the best, duh!
Mr. Roberts, when did you quit beating your wife?
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:02 pm
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I was thinking about how I wanted to present this for debate, but I like way that MaximumSmoke give you know other choice but to tow the party line!
Now, with respect to the question specific to this thread, I thought hard about it, and picked the AH fox for value. I would have done both value and aesthetics, but my soft spot for the sexy lines of my gal Elsie got in my way. |
_________________ Thats right, I'm an armed liberal (SORT OF) and I like to shoot furry little critters.... and I kill 'em with:
12Ga LC Smith
16Ga Fox Sterlingworth
16Ga BRNO
20Ga LC Smith
20Ga Miroku x2 (Model F & Model 500)
28Ga AYA 4/53 (bucket list item #6) |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:21 pm
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Aesthetically I prefer my Elsie or skeettx's Baker! |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:25 pm
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Well detractors...that's why there is a second poll! |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:32 pm
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Of course, if someone REALLY wants to stir the pot here, poll this: Browning Citori vs. Fox. Be prepared to duck and dodge airborne excrement in copious quantities. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:44 am
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"Thats right, I'm an armed liberal and I like to shoot furry little things.... and I kill 'em"
+1......... With a Citori |
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