Have handled a few of the SKBs off and on over the years and they have earned a reputation of being well built.
However, like most American made SxS the fly was barrels that weigh more than necessary. Most are short and fat. Some longer, but still fat, which does nothing for balance or liveliness. Lean barrels-and for myself they would be at least 28in and 30s wouldn't make me run away-are what make a field SxS or O/U come to life. Quick enough for the snap shots yet still smooth for crossers.
Unfortunately few American doubles of recent manufacture were made with any serious thought towards balance.
Then again, they gave us what most wanted in that most have never handled long and lean.
