Double barrel shotguns have evolved significantly since the 18th century, with modern over-under designs offering distinct benefits over traditional side-by-sides, such as a single sight plane that enhances shooting accuracy. Their break-action mechanism provides reliability and simplicity, which attracts a loyal following in the U.S., especially among upland hunters and competitive shooters. Although not as ubiquitous as semi-automatics or pump-action shotguns, over-unders are highly valued for their versatility. A recent report has ranked sales data to reveal the top 10 over-under shotguns popular among American shooters in 2024.
Over-under shotguns, with barrels stacked on top of each other, provide distinct advantages such as a single sight plane and more accurate follow-up shots compared to side-by-sides.
Despite being less popular than semi-automatics or pump-actions, over-under shotguns have gained a loyal following among upland hunters and competitive sport shooters.
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