The standard load for an English 20 gauge 2-1/2" cartridge is 3/4 of an oz. They typically weight about 5-1/4 pounds. They are really the functional equivilent of an American 28 gauge.

The standard English 16 gauge 2-1/2" load is 7/8 oz and typically the guns typically weigh 5-3/4 pounds and are the fuctional equivilent of an American 20 gauge. The English 16 gauge is also cheaper than the English 20 gauge, everything else being equal.

Best,

Mike

Last edited by AmarilloMike; 09/29/08 05:24 PM.

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