I have an extremely lightweight French made 16 gauge guild gun with ~27" fluid steel barrels. I shoot mostly 1oz Federals through it and though the gun kicks extremely hard it has a very quiet report. It's so quiet that friends I've hunted with have asked about it. I'm not sure if this adds anything to this thread or not.

Steve


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