Old Colonel wrote, "That said 16 has become an affectation. Something that sets some apart from others. Similar to my monolithic love of SxS."

I certainly have an affection for my AyA and after thinking about it, I have concluded that the reason for my preferences are associated with refining my upland bird hunting.

I shoot my AyA better than I did my BSS's and the differences are the AyA carries better, has been fitted to me and definitely patterns better; therefore I'm happier with the AyA. Happiness is an important part of the equation regardless of gauge or gun.


Jim