Good all-around barrel length?

[oneounceload]

get yourself some nice soft-shooting target loads....your shoulder will greatly thank you - 1 oz of #8's or even 7/8 will break all clay targets and not beat you up

 

[Dave McC]

Lighter loads are out there, and a 7/8 oz load will break clays all day long.

My 7/8 oz, 1150 FPS reloads, if my math is correct, pack about 60% of a 1 1/8 oz, 1250 FPS load like you probably used.

The lighter the load, the faster some level of proficiency will be reached.

And 16/22 is a great start. Kudoes!!

 

[nutty ned]

Get a 30" if you can find it, otherwise get a 28". If you ever hunt the longer
sight plane will be important.