I have two #2s (a 28 & 16 gauge), two 4/53s (both 28s), and one of the Bournbrooks (a 16 proofed to handle steel shot). All of them have been reliable, and I've never had any issues with any of them. Two were custom stocked to my measurements, but all of them have good shooting dimensions and handle any reasonable loads I put in them.
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