I hunt all my guns, I have nothing real fancy, a #1 AYA, 28 gauge, that has been through the grouse woods more time than I can count, it has a few dings and scrapes. But I enjoy the feel and workmanship.
I hunt with a gentleman that hunts grouse with a 20 gauge H&H Royal, and was with him when he fell and broke the stock. He said a couple of choice words headed back to the car and pulled his backup AYA 53E, in 20 gauge. I think I was more so sick about it more than he was.