Originally Posted by
sproulman
20 ga is not gun for pheasants even with 3 inch .it is rabbit gun but we all use 22 cal for rabbits.
not bad grouse gun as its light to carry .i would keep it for grouse/rabbits.
12 ga is by far best all around gun and shells are cheaper and put more bb in air.
go shoot clay birds with your 20 ga.then pick up a 12 ga. let me know how you do!
new jersey guys most cant hit anything.
sproul has spoken
Another Magnum-itus disciple?
Maybe in Kansas or Iowa over birds that flush wild and shots are at 40 yards, the 12 will have some advantages, but a 20 is fine for pheasants over pointing dogs. Shot size and choke selection is more important sometimes than how many pellets you are putting in the air.
Check out Randy Wakeman's article on his website about using 3" 20 ga. for pheasant. Pretty interesting.