Bob,
Just out of curiosity, what are the chokes in your gun. I was amazed that this gun of mine has modified and full chokes. If I do keep it I think I'll have to ream it out to improved and light modified for dove hunting. Bob
If you open those chokes, I'd suggest keeping the top barrel as-is, open the bottom. I've migrated over the last 10 years or so to a relatively open choke on most of my bird guns, with a much tighter second choke. When I first tried this arrangement, I thought I might wish for the more open second barrel. I can't remember wishing for a more open second barrel, and have frequently been very glad for the extra reach/pattern density on the second shot. It would be cheaper too, and if you find you don't like it, easy to open later.
