Many thanks for you comments, Redneck!

I did not know if your high opinion of the SKB's extended to the side by sides... Great to hear that it does! smile

I have been thinking of replacing my 12 ga Ruger O/U with something. Not a bad gun, but although I hit well with it, I have never warmed up to it like my side by side SKB.

I had been considering a Beretta O/U, but after reading this thread, I now think that I perhaps should get a 12 ga SKB over and under! I will have to see which fits me better, but at least I will not have to sorry about shooting an SKB loose at trap...

It is great to be able to get information like this from somebody like you, Redneck. Many thanks.

John