[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

I have a few 10 gauge Parkers and Elsies that come up like magic albeit their loaded weight is over 10 lbs! I will take them on an afternoon pheasant hunt but not a all day hunt. After a few hours of walking I do not shoulder those big guns as quickly as I desire.

The above as a reference at least for me, I can envision where a lighter gun will be a comfort after climbing hills all day. Luckily there are vintage SxS's in every gauge and configuration so it is easy to select the most desired guage and weight for the game, terrain, length of hunt, and one's physical abilities.