The 16 is certainly an adequate gun for most upland game situations and, for that matter, most waterfowling. But, the only good reason to own one is if you get a deal on a really nice classic double or over/under in 16.<P>Otherwise, there is nothing the 16 won't do that the 12 won't do better. The 12 has a tremendous advantage when it comes to shell selection. It is worlds easier to obtain components and decent hulls to reload for the 12 than the 16. I am not knocking the 16, I own several, but for the average all around hunter-type person, the 12 is the only way to go.
