Originally Posted By: cherry bomb
..it seems those who buy such light guns go for expensive ones that are unlikely to see heavy cover where gun might get scratched or damaged

For this hunter, a gun you can't carry afield is just a trophy. My 5lb.14oz SxS goes into the heaviest grouse and woodcock cover without hesitation. The advantages of the small guns - easy day-long carry, quick mounting and pointing - should be obvious to any grouse hunter.

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