I tried using smaller gauge shotguns and went back to the 12ga and adjust my loads to what I want. I have sxs 12s as light as 5 lb 15 oz and I have loads as light as 11/16 oz for my 12s and more st a f my sxs have plastic or steel butt plates. I still have a couple 16s but they weight the same as my 12s and shoot the same weight loads.


After the first shot the rest are just noise.