Unless the 16ga doesn't fit you very well I suspect you would have brought down the same 53 rabbits in the day and a half that you did with the 12ga.My dad tells me my old 16 ga sxs is reliable ive shot about 30 rabbits and 2 hogs with it so far (only had for 4 yrs) i borrowed his 12 gauge and used it i got 53 rabbits in 1 and a half days what would the public recomend?????![]()