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    Default Re: 16GA?

    I am a shotgun enthusiast, and would definitely not let something like that slip me by, if it was in good nick. The ammo will only cost you about 30% more than 12ga(only slightly more expensive than 20ga) and is available, maybe not as readily as 12ga, but still.

    When it comes to recoil, it will probably be a little stiffer than 12ga, just because a true 16ga is actually built on a slightly lighter and smaller action and the common load available is also 28g. If recoil is the issue, go down to 24g or even 21g on the 12ga.

    Ge, for a 9-10 year old girl I would start her off on a 28ga if you can find one with 18g loads, the advantage is that when she moves on to bigger things, you will inherit it. I see that you also get the 21g load in 20ga so if you cant lay your hands on a 28ga, a 20 will do.

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    Default Re: 16GA?

    Thanks Johann,you seem to know your way around shotguns.

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    Default Re: 16GA?

    Thanks all; I'm in the process of trying to get my eyes on it.

    Cheers!

    PS Phil, good to see you back; I'll phone you once I have seen it.
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    I've never been away, just never had anything worth saying

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    i have a side by side made in Belguim , shoots like a dream, problem for me to get ammo though most of the gunshops dont stock it, i would honestly shoot the 16 above the 12 anyday.

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