Originally Posted By: Jeff G.
Most 16 bore shotguns are lighter then 20's or about the same


Ask for data, get anecdotes. Okay, My 6lb.6oz. 12ga. weighs less than many 16ga. guns. Does that mean anything? The claim that 16ga. guns weigh the same or less than 20ga. guns may be true in some cases, but on average? A 20ga. on a 20 frame will weigh less than a comparable 16 ga. on a 16 frame, or a 12ga. on a 12 frame.

If the 16er mantra, "hits like a 12, carries like a 20," were true, they'd be the most popular gun in America. They aren't. Every gauge has advantages and disadvantages - none is perfect. Shoot what works best for you.

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