While I had a good double 12 that put the balls where it should, many don't. The single barrel is easier to teach, if my students are any indication of that.
; I-too preferred to hunt with the double. Hunting and protection form big bears are two different matters. Ask my buddies who called in 5 grizzlies when Elk hunting with their long bows. A big boar grizzly stopped within 10 feet of big Dave, looking him over very closely. He thought he was dead and actually prayed for a quick death. Luckily the bears moved off with never identifying the 'boys' well.
: Dave was sitting on his stand at ground height. The bear's head was just a wee bit higher than his. Dave is 6'2" tall. Hmmm, lets see, two shots then reload - Not.
: They no longer bow hunt in the North, here and take their salvation as being a warning.