I am interested in learning about hunting deer with a shotgun. I would like to know at what range I could expect to kill a deer, what shotguns I should be looking at, and scopes. I did read about the Benelli and although pricy, sounds like a good choice. I presently have a Benelli 20 gauge I use for dove and love it. Recoil is a consideration, the less the better. I would like to stay with 12 gauge, only because I would think the range would be better. Am I wrong?