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I have likely shot it 2 thousand times (skeet and as many grouse as I could manage!).
Are the SKB side by sides fairly durable guns? They are every bit as durable as any Browning. I ask because I like the gun so much that I have reduced the amount I shoot it at skeet to make sure it does not get loose. Wise move, or unnecessary precaution?
Totally unnecessary.. I'm pretty sure I have over 10,000 rounds through my 85TSS un-single and I've not had a single failure of any kind.. Another one, a M700 has well over 10K rounds through it and only shows a little discoloration of the receiver through use.. I've replaced one trigger return spring, one sear and one sear spring on it to date.. Myself, I just bought another SKB today. A beautiful 685 that I plan to use for sporting clays.
I love my SKB's.... The 685s are sweet.. I have a 3-barrel skeet set in the M685.. ![[Linked Image]](http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q38/gunsmithlc/DSC_1210.jpg) I just wish I had more time to use it.. 
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The 685s are sweet.. I have a 3-barrel skeet set in the M685.. I took the longer, and more expensive , route. I got the three gun set. 12, 20, and 28. Love them!
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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!  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
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You're very welcome..
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Redneck,
Any news through your sources about the info in that link I gave about SKB shutting down?
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Just called my source.. The factory did close. But my source has bought the rights and the drawings for their firearms and is looking for a manufacturer to take up the line. As to parts, he feels they have enough on hand for about 20 years. As to new shotguns, they have quite an inventory but they are selling.. He says the trap lines in inventory are fully intact.. It was due to the economy over there which , according to him, is every bit as bad as it is here and the yen/dollar ratio sux.. I'm bummed.
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So that information is correct, SKB as we know it is out of business. Damned shame...
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Well, it's mine. Picked it up after work yesterday. Took it out this morning and busted some clays between the raindrops.
Very delighted is a understatement. I am in love with this SKB.
MANY thanks to all for your input.
Krupp
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