We do a lot of walking chasing pheasants out here in Montana, but pretty open country. I’m 71 now, been hunting since 1966. I was a one gun hunter, a 12 ga Winchester pump, for my first 25 years, then started adding shotguns for different applications. I already mentioned all the side by sides I’ve had, but several over under’s should be counted. A nice 20 ga mid 70s Winchester 101 was my lightest. I’ve come to believe, for me a 6 to 6-1/2# gun is my best compromise between easy carry and smooth swinging. I actually carried my 7-1/4# Lefever in the field for years without issue.
I also have my dad’s 16 ga Model 12 with straight stock and nice wood, it’s a very nice upland gun.
