Originally Posted by
LifexIsxHunting
I prefer the 20 guage to the 12. ive seen alot of birds that were shot by 12s that were so damaged they werent even edible. You wont get quite the distance with the 20 guage as you would a 12 but the 20 knocks them down just as good at reasonable distances.
the one day year hunters are ones that blow birds away.usually they are ones DRIVING for pheasants.i see it all the time. yes, those people should use 20 ga as they are shooting birds at 10 yds.
after birds are hunted your shots will increase.normal could be 25 to 35 yds.20 ga will not cut it.in the hands of great shot,person who shoots clay birds and HAS right 20 ga shotgun, yes it can be done.
but MOST dont shoot that much. i do, i go thru 25 claybirds a week.but you will see NO ONE with 20 ga doing it.
i do like 20 ga on grouse but i like 28 inch barrel not 26 inch.only because the longer barrel swings better and it will reach grouse at 30 yds.
take care sproul;