Lots of good stuff here. A couple things....
First, like many shotgunners old enough to recall the Kennedy Administration, I prefer lighter loads now than in days of yesteryear.
My standard target load also works on birds up to Grouse size. It's 7/8 oz of good shot. That's 20 gauge territory though I load and shoot it in divers 12s.
The sole 20 here is an 870 Express with 21" barrel. It's a delightful little bird gun and certain death on squirrels.
Weighing 6 lbs, 2 oz, it carries like a walking stick after all these 7 lb plus 12s.
But, Beretta's Ultra Light O/U is on the same action as the other 680s, and weighs about the same in 12 gauge as that sweet little pump. The alloy receiver makes the difference.
One of my "When I win the Lottery" shotguns is that UL with 28" barrels. It'll come in close to 2 lbs less than my 686 White Onyx with 32" barrels and steel action. That one's oneheckuva shotgun but a bit much for walking up game.
Check it out....
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