I don't know how many game birds you shoot at in a year,
but it really is a "horses for courses" endeavor.

Guns that move well on the target field can be a little slow when taking ruffed grouse off the flush. At least that's my experience. They just seem slow to get out front of the bird when they launch.

I'm pretty sure that's why small bores with short light barrels have such a following in the woods.

They are a brutal task master when you start shooting typical clay courses with them. No momentum. If your move doesn't put the shot out front, mass won't do it for you.

Out there doing it best I can.