I have two: a Darne with fluid steel barrels and 2-7/8 inch chambers that weighs about 7 pounds 3 ounces and an Alfred Hollis hammer gun with damascus barrels that weighs 8 pounds 3 ounces. I use the Darne for pheasants and ducks over decoys and the Hollis for turkeys and geese. So far, it's been all RST shells, but I've purchased the MEC 600 and the short case adapter and I'll start reloading when I get the components. I figure the MEC will pay for itself in a flat or a little bit more of RSTs. My plan is to load 1-1/8 ounces for the Darne and 1-3/8 ounces for the Hollis.
