In boiling down this thread, it appears that the 16 is favored by many who chase upland birds most of whom are Boomers. National figures show hunting is on a fast decline. One more reason for the alleged decline in interest in 16 over the years. I suppose one could say as go the Boomers, so goes the hunters hand-in-hand with the 16. Counting two single-shots, I shoot eleven 16's in break actions and 4 pumps. Boom! Gil