Originally Posted By: Small Bore
Will Garfit actually traded up to a heavier gun when he got older - reconed that a heavieer gun kicked less and was less punishing to shoot.


Might make sense for clays or driven poultry shooting, but not for rough shooting on wild birds. In the field, I spend a hell of a lot more time carrying than shooting - and I've never ever felt "punished" by a shot on wild game. A light game gun with moderate loads is a pleasure to carry all day and more than sufficient for most upland hunting.

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