But, I just haven't warmed up to the 16, especially in a modern load capable gun comparison. I'm of the opinion that a 20 and a 12 bridge this gap nicely with modern loads. A slightly heavy 20g load or a light 12g load pretty much does it for me.
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Chuck
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Then don't get one Chuck. But, that doesn't mean there aren't just as many who won't go for the 20 or 12. There are plenty of us who appreciate the 16's strengths, namely the ability to deliver faster, larger payloads than a 20, without the added heft and weight of a 12, or the added expense and extra recoil of magnum 20 loads. The 16 does fill a niche, and it does it wonderfully well. Indeed, if only one gauge were to be offered, I would argue the 16 would be the best all around choice from a handling and payload perspective. What can't a modern 16 do compared to a light 12 or a 20?

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