Yes, Stan, I do personally feel that their is much greater potential harm than good in the loads you describe. And, frankly, I'm amazed that you or anyone would take such a position...

"Regardless of the differences in powder charge weight, NONE of them kick enough to be even worthy of mention."

...when referring to 1 1/8 ounce @1150 versus same @ 1350 fps.

In your opinion, it's negligible. In my opinion it's severe and foolish. I'd bet cash there are more clays shooters in my camp than yours.

I prefer to use the same load that George Digweed uses to win the FITASC World Championship every now and then. Apparently, 1 ounce is sufficient to break 95+% of any target that can be reasonably attempted with a shotgun....provided the operator is capable.

I've seen what a flinch does to a good shooter and I stepped off the 1 1/8 ounce path 15 years ago. Maybe you will survive, but I'm betting against you. You say you've flinched before. You remind me of a guy playing Russian roulette when the hammer falls on the loaded round but it's a dud. Oh, well....load a fresh round and keep playing. Good luck and best regards.