20 or 12 qauge
 

hi everyone ive been lookin at new slugguns and im gonna get a H&R ultra sluggeri was wondering if the 20 would befine or i should get the 12. ive always shot 12 so i dont know alot about 20 thanx

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

If it's called the "Ultra Slugger" then get the 12 gauge.

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

I've always used 12's but all were bought in barrel combo packs for use on birds to.There's no question the 20 will put the kibosh on any deer that ever lived at any reasonable range.

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

What are you going to use it for?

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

With all the advancments in ammo and barrels, the 20 ga is plenty and not far from 12 ga from power/energy level while being every bit as accurate. You'll be pleased with either so your choice should center on the phyical differences in the guns themselves and the amount of recoil you're comfortable with. I'm sure I'll be corrected but I've seen little difference on actual deer shots between 3" or 3.1/2" magnums and regular 2 3/4" slugs. The deer couldn't tell any difference either. No sense in putting up with more recoil than neccesary.

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

thanx for the replies guys for swt it will be used for deer hunting its the ultra slugger i was wonderin if anyone had the 20 gauge and give me some opininoins thanx for the replys everyone

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

20ga

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

I hear the H&R is one of the most accurate slug guns around.Right up there with TH's bolt gun costing much more.

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

My hunting buddy has the 20 gauge H&R - we call it "the howitzer" because of the massive, thick barrel. It's an excellent gun - he's killed deer out to 120 yards with it. It is very accurate and the recoil isn't bad at all. Personally, I'd go with the 20 - the 12 gauge is going to have a lot more recoil without extending your range much or providing a meaningful increase in power- all the deer my friend has shot with the 20 gauge were DRT.

RE: 20 or 12 qauge
 

thats what i was thinkin cause ive picked up the 12 and itss omg heavy i was hopin the 20 would be just as good for deer thats probably the route ill go is the 20 thanx for the help