As stated earlier I just received my RBL 12. 32", DT, ST, Splinter. I bought this primarily for sporting clays. I have a number of SxS's and two M-31 Remington pumps for pump events and just fun. Most of these are a bit on the older side with the exception of my two Merkel's which are fairly recent. For tournaments I have generally used a 47E Merkel and a mid-30's vintage Thomas Wild pigeon gun. I love the Merkel's but they are a bit on the light side even using 7/8 oz. loads. The Wild is 7 lbs. 12 oz. and is better at sporting clays but I wanted to give it a break since it's no spring chicken. So that is why I ordered the RBL. I'm still geting used to it but I am starting to really like it. A bit heavier than I would prefer but with 7/8 or 1 oz. loads it's wonderful to shoot. And it's got better triggers than any gun I have except for a really nice LC Smith 20 gauge.
I do wish I could have gotten it with fixed chokes though.
I still think a Merkel sidelock with 30" or so barrels weighing in at 7 lbs. or a bit over would also make a wonderful sporting clays gun.
Robert Krull
