Thanks for the replies. Good comments. I just like the idea of using light 12ga loads (7/8 or 1oz) in a gun that is as light as most sub bores.
What is the relative cost of these light weights to a regular weight gun of same type and quality?
I can only provide answers for two sub six pound guns, a Lancaster and a FW Lindner. They are the only ones I have bought and I bought both for around 5,000 each. I bought the Lindner last year and the Lancaster three years ago.
The Lindner is without question, my favorite pheasant gun. A little wand of 5 pounds and eleven ounces, she is as quick and as deadly as a viper.
With that said, I think that if you looked for well balanced guns under 6 and a half pounds you would find many that can be had reasonably and truly define light 12s. I have several and see a number of them offered for sale each year to where I do not think you would have a hard time acquiring a really light 12.
