Frank, what exactly is the difference in recoil sensation between a six pound 20 shooting 7/8 ounce loads at 1200, a six pound 16 shooting 7/8 ounce loads at 1200, and a 6 3/4 or 7 pound 12 shooting 1 ounce loads at 1200? The answer is "pretty much nothing unless the stock dimensions or clothing is different". The comfort level for most shooters comes into the acceptable zone when the gun gets above 7 1/2 pounds and the loads remain light. Don't let anyone talk you out of the little 20 Fox. Just learn to feed it light and wear some clothes when you shoot it. Believe me, the rest of us are enjoying their 20s and 28s and you should be enjoying yours too. Murphy