i duno i've got a couple or 3 and i kinda like the o/u. while i prefer a sxs the o/u i believe have given me better accuracy. my 06 for example will shoot both barrels into and inch at 100, and i've never had a sxs do that.i believe the sxs has better balance and you don't have to open the action as far to reload, but they still have more "class" than a 700 remy. all in all they have a definate place in the scheme of things, especially if you are one that uses a o/u shottygun much.