In speaking with a gunsmith who is also a fan of the 2" Twelve, he prefers it in the field over the 20 and 28 SXS because of arthritis in his carry hand. The size of the 12 is more comfortable in his hand rather than a smaller to grasp scaled 20 or 28 ga. I have had success loading the International 7/8 oz. load which is in the BP Short Hulls brochure. If anyone would like a copy, PM your email address and I'll respond with attachment. Gil