It's truly amazing what can be done by load adjustment. From about 1970 up till now the vast majority of my hunting (I am not into competitive shooting) has been done with a 26" barreled gun bore .012"/.024" chokes. Have killed from woodcock to Ducks with it as well as a few turkeys. I would have preferred it about a half lb lighter as weighs in @ 7˝ lbs, but never-the-less I shoot it well.
Have shot from 1 oz up to mild 1 3/8 oz handloads from it.

Miller/TN
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