I started loading 3/4 oz. 12 gauge shells when I was teaching 4-H shooters, mostly girls in their early teens. Many of them were recoil sensitive and the heavier 12-gauge gun with light loads worked better than a light 20 with standard loads. 28 gauge was not an option at that time.

The 3/4 oz. loads broke targets so well I started shooting them myself and still enjoy them for sporting clays. It sure stretches a bag of shot as well as making my old body feel better.