I shoot geese with a 10 gauge. Heavily feathered, flight toughened, late-season Canadas. I'm shamelessly thankful I don't have to lug that monstrosity afield in pursuit of grouse (and woodcock). Beautiful gun to be certain, but I'd have no desire to carry it any farther than from here to the truck, which would amount to about thirty yards at most. Oh, and in pleasant weather and broad daylight.