Fabarm Autumn 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Review

[@MEDGAR001]

I'm sorry Ron, but your dog is the star of the show. I really want to see more of her and how she works the land. She seems like a really good friend to you.

[@daveknowles3055]

I'm starting to think that Covey needs his own channel, turning into the star of yours! Another great video.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Fantastic side by side piece. Just the right amount of elegance with ruggedness and function. Hearkens to the days of real craftsmanship, art, value. In a sea of plastic and extruded aluminum, it's beautiful.

[@garrettforchrist2700]

Those trees are really beautiful! I just love them!🇺🇸✝🇺🇸

[@charlessmith4242]

* Ron, you've proven to me with your statement about your preference for double triggers, that you are a true bird hunter that knows the value and can utilized the two chokes that are available on your double barreled shotgun. So refreshing to find someone that favors the double triggers. Tells me you're a hunter and not just a clay bird shooter.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I absolutely love my Franchi Model Veloce Over and Under 20 gauge for pheasant hunting. It so light weight that i can carry it all day for bird hunting !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing this gorgeous Fabarms SxS 20 gauge shotgun, Mr. Spomer

[@paststeve1]

Great video Ron! It made me yearn for the Autum days in Lancaster County, PA hunting ringneck pheasants and ruffled grouse over my Weimararner hunting buddy, Chum. There is nothing as satisfying as hunting over a good bird dog. Thanks Ron.

[@mikeinlutz]

I've owned a fox double 20 since the 60s. Taken many rabbits, pheasant, case hardened receiver. Still shoots

[@chevyon37s]

Lengthened forcing cones. Browning has been doing that for years now and I really think it helps the patterns give a more even pattern with no holes/ gaps. You can really tell when cleaning the barrel how long they are

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Your comparison of a long forcing cone to a venturi is brilliant! I don't remember anyone else saying that. Great review. Covey is beautiful.

[@bustabass9025]

Just received my late brother-in-law's 20 Guage Remington 1100, circa 1970. Never owned a 20 Guage. Have always favored the heftier 12. What's your take on the 20v12 debate if there is one, and which do you deem preferable and in what situations and why? Thanks Ron! Your decades of outdoor writing, hunting, and shooting knowledge is just one of the reasons I subscribe, watch and read all of your content. I hold your opinion in very high regard. God bless!

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thank you Busta

[@wwbrock6727]

Great show Ron. It reminds me of using an old side by side Iver Johnson when I was a kid many years ago.

[@donwallace7354]

Beautiful and classic. Aspirational.

[@zechnarwilliams8019]

I absolutely love side by side shotguns! I have borrowed and shot many, I have never owned one! I love the way they handle and wish I had one. I just do not find myself using a shotgun much anymore. I also would like to see the combination guns come back that are affordable. Savage make the .22lr/.410 combo. If you do not make it in .20gauge, I have no use for it. You always make my week when you post a video sir! Love your stuff. That is my favorite thing about the double barrel, two chokes.

[@jelmo1057]

As always, great video Ron, informative, entertaining and love you sharing Covey with us. Absolutely a beautiful gun, well made and I’m sure would make a great family heirloom for those that can afford it. Thanks for sharing.

[@mountainview540]

I have a 20 gauge overlander Side-by-side I love it I have rabbit squirrel even deer hunted with it Twin hammers and 2 triggers

[@paulsimmons5726]

20ga, been using 'em since I was a kid. Ron, that's a nice looking shotgun; looks like they put a lot of thought into it. Good video!

[@BigRooster616]

Thanks Ron . What a Beautiful Lady

[@Abutado]

The way that you described the stock is exactly how mine is on my side by side in the stock has split

[@mrbigntall1232]

Howdy Ron, I would love to see what you think about the CZ bobwhite G2 series of SxS. I've read some articles about them but have not seen anyone on KZbin give them a proper field review. Always enjoy your videos, and excellent content.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Nice gun. I used to have a CZ Ringneck in 28 ga. Wish I still did. 🙄 Thanks Ron!

[@marcusd2380]

Great looking country side there place looks amazing. The gun is not too bad either.

[@waylonlegend4603]

The Cz bobwhite g2 is a quarter of the price and looks just as nice and well built.

[@jasoncastle4818]

Beautiful piece !

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

It really is!

[@loganchappell6272]

Dear Ron Would you consider taking a 45-70 to Africa? Just hypothetically. I know that many other cartridges are much better as far as range goes, but in the brush of Africa do you need long range capabilities? By the way I know not all of Africa is brush.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Depends on your load and bullet and the habitat. Many parts of southern Africa are as bushy as the plains of eastern Montana.

[@Mark-uq9km]

@@RonSpomerOutdoors Ron, you're being diplomatic with your answer about using a .45-70. I'm not saying a .45-70 wouldn't be an effective weapon in Africa. It could be. But, as you well know hunting in Africa is always subject to variables beyond anyone's control making the .45-70 more of a liability than asset. Why spend thousands of dollars on the hunt of a lifetime and take a weapon that is effective only in limited circumstances? I have two .45-70s and really enjoy shooting them and getting the snot kicked out of me. But for Africa my .375 H&H Magnum goes and even that is on the minimum size for dangerous game. I am a fan of the .416 Rigby and maybe someday I'll have one in my gun safe. The Fabarm side by side is an awesome little shotgun. Thanks for the video/post. All my best to you.

[@R32R38]

As of a year or two ago Savage was selling $5,000 doubles under the Fox name, but they're no longer on the company's site.

[@rsevp179]

Great Colors!

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

I love all the Gun world but shotguns really resonate, this is the best shotgun video I have seen yet on KZbin since I started my channel in 2007. What a great shotgun, thanks again and keep them coming Ron! (Hi Covey). Liked and shared.

[@colejustesen]

My main shotgun is a Fabarm L4S autoloader and it is fantastic! I liked it so much I picked up one of their STF-12 tactical shotguns. I have been wanting to add a break action to my collection. I have been looking at the Fabarm Elos D2, as I want an over/under. That being said, what is your take between SxS versus an O/U Ron?

[@MrJonrocker]

Side by sides are some of the most attractive shotguns on the market. And according to biden, they're great for warding off intruders by blasting off a couple shells.

[@jaydunbar7538]

Into the air!

[@Mark-uq9km]

@@jaydunbar7538 And where it goes, no one knows. Let's Go, Brandon. Let's Go, Brandon.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

Lets Go Brandon!

[@brianklamer3328]

When the chips are down, a dog like Covey is your best friend!

[@joeltowle2737]

I love a side by side even if it's terrible! Lol I miss my 16ga! Academy Sports sells and inexpensive side by side! Great video

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Nice vid, I’ll stick with my ol faithful n excellent beretta silver pigeon 20 ga 28” barrels. The perfect all around shotgun 🤩

[@WillyK51]

Very prety gun, have my eyes on a CZ but U/O 26" in 20 Ga., Need a match for my Superposed 26" 12 Ga, but less pricy

[@kentwilliams4152]

What beautiful shotgun! I am wondering if it can ordered with a shorter LOP such as 14" or 13.5"? Ron, there is a group of S/S shooters who have a match each year. They are called the something like "The Integers."

[@joshbennett2762]

I think a person with your ability to break down effectiveness of a cartridge could do a great video on the different chambering for a AR15 and big game hunting like the common 5.56 300blackout 350 legend, 6.5 grendal and I’m sure I missed a couple to help with the people that are building a AR for hunting purposes but can’t decide on what round to go with

[@Walker_mcclintock]

You should do a video on 6.8 western rifles agin. And the different grains of ammo

[@foxtrap8826]

Beautiful shotgun! I'm a long-time fan of side by side shotguns. I just love `em! Maybe I missed it, but did you mention, extractors, or ejectors?

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Didn't state, but did yo s ee the ejection after I shot the bird in the beginning?

[@timbell7893]

This was a great review. Please do more firearms reviews, especially shotgun reviews.

[@GeorgeSemel]

Well, the gun is ok but you have such a cool dog! It's been a very very long time since I shot birds over a Setter. Britney Spaniels are very popular where I live. Not that we have all that much upland bird hunting here, we don't. To tell you how bad it is, I saw my last Ruffed Grouse on my property in 1974! Use to be pretty good, for some reason the population collapsed and never recovered. No turkeys back then now we got plenty and then some. Dittos for deer.

[@sha6mm]

Nice looking Gun. Great review and some beautiful color.

[@lindenarden667]

Wow! Am so impressed with videos! Just subscribed!

[@simonsaint-pierre525]

I really have to ask your opinion on the 303 british. I heard so good and some bad but i can't find a middle ground...

[@youcanthandlethetruth6976]

Those old side-by-side and over-under rifles and shotguns are real nice to have when hunting. Having that second shot readily available will keep these rifles/shotguns in demand for a long time to come.

[@PresMonroe]

Lovely gun, but out of my range. Maybe if I hit Powerball in my old age ! Lol

[@kevin_ps_144.1]

Thank you so much for ALL of your content. It’s most enjoyable. Is there another similar gun with a little more economical price?

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Depends on how you define similar. But an inexpensive sxs worth a look is made by CZ.

[@xcountry303]

Any idea if the barrel can handle steel loads? Lots of public lands are going to nom toxic shot now a days

[@bruceesterline3170]

That’s what I use for rabbit hunting.

[@TommyboyGTP]

That would be nice in 16 gauge, too

[@doghousedon1]

Beautiful shotgun Ron, thanks for sharing. Can one get aftermarket choke tube for them?

[@thomaspinnick5796]

Ron, recently while shopping online for ammunition I came across 24 and 32 gauge shot shells. Evidently I have been living under a rock. Maybe you could explain and expand on that.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Used to be 8 gauge, 4, 2, 14 too.

[@219garry]

Gotta have my double triggers.

[@WillyK51]

My Mom gave me my Browning Superposed when I was 19 about 50 yrs ago, and from the begining it broke by it's own weight, most break barrel shotguns I have handled need force to open them. Coment? Hate it when someone handles my shotgun and snaps it close

[@swishswish386]

That’s a very good looking piece and it’s nice to see some more “love” going the way of the traditional shotgun…Being Italian the engineering, detail, engraving and finish will be superb. Big bucks sure, but man that is pretty sexy 👍

[@hettro-cv6082]

$4000 bucks! OUCH! Great looking gun.

[@peterv1318]

I thought more people would comment on this. I can’t believe how expensive this gun is. I wouldn’t want to take it into the woods.

[@hettro-cv6082]

@@peterv1318 I would be afraid I would scratch it! Nice if you got the bucks!

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Very nice gun. Unfortunately, my budget would only allow for a CZ Bobwhite and I'm not kicking at all.

[@coleslaw1000]

That's a good looking sxs for $650

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@coleslaw1000 Decent wood. Decent finish. Some of the most vivid color case hardening I've seen. No frills, extractors only, two triggers, no automatic safety. Comes with 5 choke tubes and a hard case legal for air travel. It's a good gun.

[@jcarry5214]

They are great guns, the 20 especially. I have a 12 and it needed a little stock weight to balance just right but it's a nice, nice shooter. Factory chokes pattern great, and having 5 is awesome. Mine has especially nice wood, should be on a much more expensive gun. I prefer extractors (hate seeing shells out in the field). I also prefer double triggers. My only complaints are that the safety comes off a little too easy now that it's broken in and the laser checkering is just not the same gripwise even though it looks very clean. I found mine new for 475 so I shouldn't complain one single bit. CZ customer service is the best I've ever dealt with.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@jcarry5214 With 2 pistols, 1 shotgun, and 1 rifle, I've never had to deal with customer service and that's how it's supposed to be. Still good to know that they stand behind their product.

[@jcarry5214]

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 It wasn't their fault, not exactly. Not the guns fault. I got a choke tube stuck firing steel through it. Manual said IM was okay for "waterfowl" but it's not strong enough for steel. I told them that was a little confusing, they said yeah we get it and got the tube out for me.

[@jakelechner9855]

Ron, do you have any experience with the .338 federal? I have a sako 85 I won years ago but haven’t even looked into it. Curious as to what your opinion is

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Nice shotgun- I'm partial to a side by side

[@husseinshariff1518]

What a great vid I know which shotgun to buy, thanks a lot Ron keep'em coming

[@cmr2988]

Please a video about hunting big game with shotguns!!

[@bobclouser450]

Ron what part of the country are you in?

[@nathanhileman3848]

One trigger on a side by side?

[@Limp_Bizkiteer]

It's beautiful, but $4,000? That's a bit too rich for my wallet. Have you ever looked at the CZ's Sharp Tail or Long Fowler?

[@vincegordon6830]

👏👏👏

[@gizmocarr3093]

When you buy a gun like yours you pay more for less. Making a two barrel gun that weighs around 5 or 6 pounds is going to cost more especially it being a 20 gauge gun. And finding one you can shoot well is harder yet. However; when you do; it is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Lots of American guns tend to be made on the heavier side with exception to older ones not made anymore. I wish Ruger would make Red Label ones again. 🍁

[@luvtahandload7692]

You would love my Franchi Instinc SL 16 ga. Weighs like a 20, kills like a 12.

[@donniepowell7146]

Nice looking gun but a single trigger is a deal breaker for me.

[@stevenboggess9805]

$4,500 is a lot for a shotgun

[@peterv1318]

The price is very expensive for a 20 gage. You never could hunt enough to make your money back.

[@superdodo2005]

Hello dudes Just a quick check up How is everyone:)

[@mainemade300]

For $4000 ya it better shot good that's a truck

[@user-vf5xk1bf7y]

Shooting with no hearing protection?

[@bigjon576]

Don't need hear protection for game load shotgun shells.

[@erickelly5395]

$4,500 for a 20G shotgun god damn!

[@lindenarden667]

"Cool stuff ain't cheap and cheap stuff ain't cool." Ted Turner BUT..... You ain't wrong! 😂🤣😂🤣🤢🤮🤧😅

[@richardstone5241]

I have to disagree with you Ron on the price. The price can not be justified when you take into consideration the actual cost of materials, labor, machining etc. They command that kind of money because of some hunters stupid enough to pay the exorbitant price. Many times I have been shown a gun case full of expensive guns owned by a guy who couldn't shoot them any better than us poor country boy's with our cheap stuff.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

An items worth is whatever the buyer is willing to pay for it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@richardstone5241]

@@georgewhitworth9742 Well, you have a point there but I think you mean "whatever dumbass is willing to pay for it"!

[@tbjtbj4786]

It reminds me alot of dads ah fox .

[@kencleg7721]

I had a o/u fab arms they take the time alll the details. Stolen. Still have the chokes I like to get another s/s 3 plus K ? Make s c z look better

[@wlong3868]

Ouch

[@jaydunbar7538]

Beautiful firearm, but if im spending that kinda money on a firearm it's not going to be a shotgun. My old 870 has been getting it done for over 20 years for me and I see no reason it won't keep on keeping on.

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

incredible gun, but beyond the amount I want to spend on a shotgun.

[@YakMotley]

No way for 4500 bucks lol

[@djalmafaranifigueira4512]

Linda arma

[@RandytheRedneck]

Sorry stopped watching at the price.

[@peterv1318]

Same reading comments. Shocked more people aren’t talking about the price.

[@jaydunbar7538]

Beautiful firearm, but if im spending that kinda money on a firearm it's not going to be a shotgun. My old 870 has been getting it done for over 20 years for me and I see no reason it won't keep on keeping on.

[@jaydunbar7538]

Beautiful firearm, but if im spending that kinda money on a firearm it's not going to be a shotgun. My old 870 has been getting it done for over 20 years for me and I see no reason it won't keep on keeping on.

[@peterv1318]

I agree. 870 is a very good hunting gun can put a slug barrel on it also. Price is very good also.