Originally Posted by
BOWHUNTERCOP
today's shotguns and ammo are far better then years past. I for one see really no reason to use a 12ga., for deer/black bear size game today's 20ga. will out perform the 12ga. in every aspect
In what parallel universe to ours is a 260gr slug going 1850 fps "outperforming" to a 385gr slug going 1850fps?*
While a 20ga is certainly capable of killing a deer out to 200 yards, and will do so with less recoil, it is in no way shape size or form (in this world) 'outperforming' a 12 gauge.
Dead is dead and you cannot outperform dead. Shot placement is key among these issues. However, if it is numbers and ballistics you seek, the 12 ga rules the roost.
*Those numbers are listed specs on 2 3/4 Remington Accu-tips.... 20 and 12 ga respectively.