"Any thoughts as to the practicality for doves or sporting clays? "
Your gun will be a little over 6#'s and not suitable for extensive Sporting Clays use because of the recoil even with 28 gauge loads unless you are very recoil tolerant. Low volume dove shooting would be ideal but for high volume you want more weight.
These are very nice guns but as pointed out, not hand engraved.
If you want engraving then look elsewhere and be prepared for the cost but if it's an attractive package for hunting, then it would be nice.-Dick
