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Harold, I agree that the 26" barrels are best for brush busting grouse and woodcock. I have two GH 16's, both O frame, both 26", one at 6lbs 4oz and the other 5lb 15oz if I recall correctly (I'm at work). I do have a 28" VH 16g that I use in very gnarly crap and I use it to push aside thorns and saplings and it shows it, but it's choked C/IC so it's a true brush gun. That one weighs 6lbs 6oz or so on a #1 frame.
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04-04-2022, 10:12 AM
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I have a CHE 16 (28" Bernard barrels) that weighs a fraction under 6 lbs. The weight is confirmed by the letter.
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04-04-2022, 10:22 AM
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I'd love to see that one! It must be an amazing gun! .
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04-04-2022, 11:54 AM
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I am a fan of 26" barrels for upland bird hunting.
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04-04-2022, 12:18 PM
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Here are 2 20ga guns ,a VH & DH ,both 26" .Vh is 5lb 15.8oz , DH is 6lb 0.7oz
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04-04-2022, 12:50 PM
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Long or short, each has its place afield. The older I get, and the more scarce the birds, I find lighter guns to be a blessing. If they are beautiful, I have something to engage myself with in the long spans of time between coveys.
BUT, let's not start a craze for short barreled guns just yet...until I have time to acquire a few more at the more reasonable price.
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04-04-2022, 12:56 PM
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04-04-2022, 01:00 PM
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Hey Garry, you can always cut them shorter, just can't make em longer.
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