Tyler, the Ethos weighs less than 7# and will handle anything from 3" turkey loads tp 7/8 oz practice loads. However, it costs $2K and you have a lot of other expense. A less expensive option is the Franchi AL-48. A 12 weighs 6.5#, it costs half as much as an Ethos, and there are tons of used ones around for $500. It is basically a Browning A5 with an alloy receiver, reliable as a bolt action. There are 20 & 28 ga. 48s that weigh 5.5#, which is cool if you can shoot well with a gun that light.
Good hunting with whatever you buy!
