I have shot events with the gauge handicap shown above, and really enjoyed it. When I have a chance to get a 20 bird per 100 handicap (with the .410) I jump at it. Last time I had the opportunity was at the Bray's Island exposition a few years ago. This is mostly a fun shoot, not a money shoot, but there is always a prize for HOA. That year I took my FAIR .410 Verona and ended up HOA, very easily. I knew the course wouldn't be too challenging because the purpose of the shoot each year is to have people experience the Bray's Island course and hospitality. They came to me afterwards and said I had won and would receive a flat of shells as a prize, and asked what gauge I wanted. Without hesitation I replied ".410", of course.
I'm with Jon, I'll take a 20 bird per hundred handicap with the .410 all day long.
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