Could the ultimate hammer gun be the most affordable?

[@levischenk2668]

Thank you Jonny and Simon! Any side by side videos instantly grab my attention. Particularly if it's a hammer gun. Always wonderful to see.

[@michaelbaines1525]

My goodness! I have the exact same gun. Mine has Damascus barrels that have been re-proofed for nitro 2 3/4" from black powder. These guns were made for them by The Midland Gun Co. who called this model 'The Sudden Death'. They always had fancy model titles. Good clay gun and I use mine and used to use it as a duck gun when I could use lead.

[@jamesemson1529]

For duck hunting bismuth is very close to lead and old barrel safe. I use it in my dad's old (1965) superposed. We are only allowed 7 ducks a day so it's not very expensive

[@michaelbaines1525]

I still use it from time to time and have used Tungsten Matrix to best effect. I bought a quantity some years ago before the huge price increase. Bismuth Alphamax cartridges too.

[@joegraziano5849]

Fantastic video! I love the SxS and it’s great to see someone, such as Simon, who can really maximize its potential in the clays range. Well done to you both!

[@paulvenn4447]

Could listen to Simon tell stories all day.

[@steveroberts1422]

I must agree... I prefer a side by side. I am actually a much better shot with one. Keep up the good work gents👍

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Beautiful shotgun.. I currently have three sxs hammer guns and love shooting them. One is a Purdey bar in wood one is a W. Richards and lastly a Francotte.

[@stocks4bt]

Should a beginner get or start with a side x side?

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

@@stocks4bt if you are planning on shooting competition skeet or sporting clays I would recommend starting with an O/U. If you just shoot the ocational clays and like to hunt the SXS is a good traditional way to go. They are light weight and fast handling.

[@stocks4bt]

​@@ronaldpoppe3774thanks for the insight. I use your insight when making my 1st purchase

[@gtopp9619]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video! What a beautiful side-by-side! I really enjoy your videos with Simon. I learned a considerable amount of double gun information from both of you over the last couple of years.

[@Blondejam]

Very nice looking gun. Well done to Simon for winning the open! Good informative video as usual and much appreciated. I have an old Spanish (1967) SxS and love to shoot clays with it. I must say the hammer guns have a style of their own that can't be denied. Looking forward to another great vid. Cheers guys!

[@douglasbell2448]

Always enjoy a pleasure listening to Simon passing on some of his 'gun knowledge'. Great content as usual, thank you JC.

[@michelt4390]

Agree, his passion just makes it all the more enjoyable.

[@Udeus5]

TGS I’m glad you highlighted this. Great moment.

[@dankruger2890]

if the shot gun your shooting makes you happy, that's all that matters.

[@cashesclay9863]

Magnificent no doubt. Johnny, and this Chanel is why I bought my Beretta 486. Also what made me start fowling again since I was a kid! Went on my 1st Pheasant, chuckar and Quail hunt last Season with two friends, and what a blast that was! Took your British advice in my loads too, they were using high brass 35 grams of #5, while I used a low brass 30 gram load of # 6's. ( I basically always prefer 6's) I had a half choke in the right barrel, and a 3/4 in the left.... what a memory that was, and some great pictures for the wall! Can't wait for this season! Thanks guys!!! -Va

[@wjgrind]

I have been trying for years to get my Skeet shooting club to have a side x side shoot. I also shoot better with a SxS than an O/U (eyes) and will shoot all matches this coming season with my 1870 WR using 2-1/2" paper shells and 24 G loads of #8. Both barrels are cylinder bored BTW.

[@karrolsmulovic6596]

I have several sxs, apart from the pre wingnut AYA No2 my favorite is a E M Reilly 16g hammer gun. I think it was made about 1922 in Birmingham. Had been in the same family since new and well looked after. On a good day I can give my friends a hard time on the clay ground, them with their more modern guns. But I like its light weight and can stagger about for hours with it. Cost me £200 but replaced the firing pins as they were mushroomed, but was worth it. Loves Hull pro 16's 25gr. Love your videos!

[@philiplewis7252]

Great video. That's a lovely gun,not to mention an exceptionally good buy! My Father still has his side by side hammer gun, and I shoot it regularly. It has had many thousands of rounds through it,many of them heavy loads. Does anyone remember the old Hymax and Alphamax cartridges? Thankfully, it is still as tight and crisp as it was in the 1960's and shoots like nothing else I've tried. I plan on taking it for some driven days this season. Best wishes to all involved with the channel, you are doing a fantastic job!

[@jimandmarypowell9783]

I had some three inch Alphamax from my father, No 1 shot. Shot a whitefronted goose on the Dyfi Estuary in 1971. I still have them. Dad bought them in 1947. great memory. We also had Hymax cartridges for foreshore shooting.

[@philiplewis7252]

@jimandmarypowell9783 Thank you for your reply! We are also in Wales,near Brecon. My Father is originally from Ystradgynlais,and he used to regularly shoot foxes on the hills above Craig y Nos castle,and also on the Cnewr estate. His great friend was a shepherd there, and they enjoyed many,many days of hunting over the years. Very best wishes to you and your Family. Philip.

[@sandymilne224]

Really enjoyed this one. Good interview to be sure!

[@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095]

Love sxs shotguns. The mainstay of my collection.. Ive just bought a Husqvarna model 610 sxs... You should find 1 and try shooting one.. Lovely guns...i also have an army & navy sidelock ( P Webley & Sons London ) hammerless sidelock damascus non ejector. 2nd grade 27.5 " barrels..one cylinder choke one modified...straight grip and very tight...light...and bores are beautiful...shoot it often and with pyrodex loads and fiber wads its so fun!! I have also shot low prewsure smokeless loads on it..performed great for a gun made in 1893!

[@strobe4570]

I'm a SxS fan, mostly 28s but some vintage 12s with hammers and Damascus barrels. great video

[@jamesemson1529]

I would love to see an episode on resleeving

[@tgsoutdoors]

That would be awesome

[@quikie1984]

I'll second that! Brilliant idea

[@tomhman6441]

One of your best videos. Really enjoyed it.

[@mountaingoat2340]

Great story and share! Thank you both.

[@johnreed3576]

Just when I thought I could like Simon anymore than I already do!

[@jimandmarypowell9783]

I have a higher grade Belgian hammer gun, my fathers. I still shoot well with it, it works well.

[@HenkduPlooy-ym3ed]

Well done. - Greetings from South Africa

[@MartShoots]

I only shoot clays. I shoot higher scores with my O/U, but I own more SxS's and I utterly LOVE shooting my hammers, sometimes the auto comes out :O

[@J0EYJONES]

Always great content from Jonny its also very interesting 👍

[@MartShoots]

I'm watching this excellent vid on one pc monitor and F1 on another pc monitor, Christian Horner is on the F1 screen and I look at him, then look at Simon, then look back and think... are you two related? LOL!

[@Parfashrek]

Found this really interesting

[@davidgendron1953]

Sweet! Sweet gun, sweet story and amazing accomplishment!

[@edblake1711]

Great video. Hopefully you can create a buzz for competition hammerguns. Bring your Jeffrey to the Vintagers in Pennsylvania in September. Most large US registered NSCA shoots have SxS side matches

[@warwickrawlinson5341]

Interesting that a large open comp can be won by a man with an antique. Could be a theme for an open shoot, all guns to have come from the Holts bargain bucket buy it now sale for a nominal cost. Would be interesting to see old tat recycled for competition use.

[@Julie46110]

I have the same issue with eye

[@snowflakemelter1172]

Go to Boss & Co and have a look at their old triple barrel side by side by side if they still have it in the shop.

[@seniorelzappo9919]

Simon really should have his own channel !

[@tgsoutdoors]

We agree

[@seniorelzappo9919]

He's got all the skills , knowledge and connections at Holts , looks like a recipe for the perfect pie ?

[@MehulKamdar]

Is Morten Kjus still at Holt's? A very nice guy and I used to be in regular touch with him many years ago.

[@NoName-ju1pv]

Hello Jonny what side by side shotgun is good for Bird hunting?do you have experience about this?

[@elemental4rce]

Simon, come down to the West Kent Shooting School yearly side by side grandmasters!

[@joelhall5124]

I dunno. There's a James Woodward 16 bore sxs I've seen for a cool 19k, and (Hashem willing) I win my appeal in September, thats my dream gun. Its all relative, but to me the cost-benefit ratio is in my favour.

[@AwlDeigh]

I love hammer guns!

[@ogstopper]

SUPERB!

[@yashpaalchauhan2344]

I have also hammer gun Dbbl Walter lock company of England 12 bore 32,"berral

[@johnmartlew5897]

Love hammer guns.

[@shaunharris3690]

I want one 😂

[@stevew3196]

Informative and interesting. What a buy! I totally agree with the idea of investing in servicing and maintaining a gun like that. A good gun maker made by time served craftsmen it deserves to be shot.

[@sindhsunh]

Beauti full gun

[@Onethirtytwo]

Turn you phones off when filming!

[@theoisaac9948]

👍👍💯

[@joaolitos]

Hammer guns are old relicks. 80's and 90's guns are the most cheap and reliable, period.

[@wholeNwon]

The Brits continued to make hammer guns longer than one would have expected because of George V's penchant for them and the resulting societal pressure on the wealthy gentry.

[@dgoodman1484]

Whenever I see someone end a sentence with “period” it tells me he’s already shut off his brain and hence, lost the argument 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@quikie1984]

​@@dgoodman1484😂

[@dgoodman1484]

😉

[@scottbrooks7978]

@@dgoodman1484 Its an English gun too so the correct expression is "full stop"😂