20 gauge weight range
 

I've been looking at picking up a 20 gauge Parker and see quite a bit of variation in weight of various listed guns. Obviously barrel length plays a role and density of wood.

What is the lightest that you've come across?

Also it seems like some 16 gauge on 0 frames can be pretty light -- 6lbs 5oz to to 6 1/2 lbs.

Is there any chance of finding a 20 gauge that weighs in at 6 lbs or under?

I have an 0-frame 16ga that weighs in at 6lb's even so I see no reason that there wouldn't be 20ga guns that lite as well.

I have two VH 20 gauge guns that are both just short of 6 pounds.

A 16 on the 0-frame, of an equal barrel length, has the distinct possibility of weighing less than a 20, all things being equal, because the chamber walls are considerably thinner on the 16 than the 20.





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I actually have an O Frame 16 that is less than 6 pounds also, but it has 24” tubes compared to the 26” tubes on the two 20’s.

Any opinions RE Pros and Cons of 16 vs 20? I would think if they weigh the same maybe all things considered a 16 might make a better shooter — Esp with low pressure 7/8 oz loads ...

(I’m not a collector— just a shooter)

My go to’s are 0 frames in both 20 and 16. Couple are straight gripped, couple are capped grip. Somewhat across the board for chokes, most common are 28” barrels.
The first to find a life long home was a 16, and I have always felt it carried like a 20ga. My Sporting Clays numbers don’t change with either.
Biggest issue remembering to load the vest with the correct headstamp.

Personal preference is either a 28 or a 16.

Some 20's just seem to jar me more than the other small bores.





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Possibly, possibly not. Depends on what you are shooting. Having said that, what are your shooting plans ?

An added benefit of that combo is "friends" can't hit you up for extra shells if/when they run out. :whistle: