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Old 03-22-2012, 10:41 AM
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semi
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Default Shotgun 12 vs 20 opinions..

I am currently looking for a new pump action shotgun. I need a gun that my youngest son (not old enough to hunt yet) can use later on and also something that would be good for general home defense or camp defense. I found a couple of cheap black guns but i am having a hard time deciding on 12 ga vs 20 ga

I already have a Mossberg500 12ga and an 870 wingmaster in 16ga. both guns are way too long to be considered for Home defense or just just have around camp. I want to make sure i am not lowering the effectiveness of the 12 going with the 20. I also never owned a 20 so i am not sure if ammo like buckshot is available. Any opinions? is 20 ga enough?
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