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Dave McC · April 16, 2001, 04:29 AM

This might be a good time to mention this....

Some of the double gun folks I know get emphatic on how to open and close a double, both SXS and O/U flavors.

While they differ slightly on the techniques,the common thread of these folks is that the opening and closing should be controlled in a way that precludes "Bouncing" and/or slamming the action. Most hold the action lever over while closing and then ease it to the middle. And most also raise the butt end to the bbls, rather than vice versa.

This is supposed to reduce wear.....

April 16, 2001, 04:29 AM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	This might be a good time to mention this.... Some of the double gun folks I know get emphatic on how to open and close a double, both SXS and O/U flavors. While they differ slightly on the techniques,the common thread of these folks is that the opening and closing should be controlled in a way that precludes "Bouncing" and/or slamming the action. Most hold the action lever over while closing and then ease it to the middle. And most also raise the butt end to the bbls, rather than vice versa. This is supposed to reduce wear.....