I should add that I am a true lover of the 28 gauge and love to shoot it, but I don't believe it or the 20 can measure up to the 16. I own 6 very well made 28's, and I do use them almost exclusively for doves. The reason is pragmatic. Most of our dove hunting involves quite a bit of walking and I can carry at least 50% more cartridges in a shooting vest with no added effort.