Depends on what you want to use the gun for. Targets light load my Parker 12s I use Red Dot Alliant calls it ideal for 7/8 & 1 oz target loads. Any number of other powders formulated for the same use and probably just as good. Target 12 probably the largest consumer of shotshell powders.
16 the same what is the intended use. Smaller bore operates at higher pressure and most use slower powders . 16 G Data is sparse , most current published is for 1 1/8 oz loads. I load 3/4 oz for targets 7/8 game with Green Dot and data from the 16 g society . Even so my light loads are not ideal 3/4 some unburied powder 7/8 fine.
Generally Doves do fine with target loads & if your guns are choked tight no need for heavy shot loads.
One powder fits all difficult to do. I stick with Alliant powders after all the trouble and lack of honesty from Hodgon during the powder shortage. Local shops have plenty of Alliant & they make it in the USA
William
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