When hunting in VT where the bear season opens in early fall and stays open thru the bird season my 16 ga drilling is optimum.

In CT where they stock pheasants the rifled barrel is not allowed hunting pheasants.

I use one of my 20 ga side by sides. I have had the Bernadelli the longest and an Ugartechea is newer to me.

Both are very handy and fast with double triggers and tang safeties. The Bernadelli Gamecock to the left has 27.5" barrels and weighs 5#14oz. The Ugartechea #221 24.5" barrels at 5#9oz.

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