Interesting discussion. I recently sold my 6.7 lb 16b Lefever in favor of a new 6.3 lb 16b Ugartechea with checkered butt. Why? I wanted a 100% condition lightweight upland gun with a straight stock that I wouldn't worry about too much in the nick and scrape department. I'm finding that it kicks quite a bit more than the Lefever, even with target loads, but for its intended purpose, i.e., shooting half a box of shells at chukars or huns or quail all day up and down steep hills and such, recoil isn't an issue. I definitely feel it at the skeet range however, especially after about the third box.
My next gun will likely be a 12b damascus Lefever with lightweight handloads.
Last edited by marklart; 09/11/07 12:30 PM.
