12 Ga. OR 20 Ga. ????
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Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Allisonpark PA USA
Hi,I am comparing the 12Ga. with 20Ga. shotguns,it seames there is not much difference especialy with the choice of shels.
can someone give me idea, way to favore one Gage over the other.
Toons
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can someone give me idea, way to favore one Gage over the other.
Toons
Safty is # 1
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Nontypical Buck
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From: west central wi USA
A 12 gives you more shot, no matter what you are shooting at. The velocity of the shot is approximatly the same in both guns. A 20 ga. is lighter to carry in most cases. I've noticed that good shots often go to 20 ga. because they are confident in their shooting. A 12 gives you more margin for error.
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Warren County NJ USA
I LIKE THE 12GA. FOR BOTH WORK AND FOR HUNTING, BUT I DO FIND THAT MY 2 20GA SLUG GUNS THROW A BETTER SLUG CAUSE THERE LIGHTER, BUT 12GA HAS MORE DOWN RANGE KNOCK DOWN POWER
#5
For deer hunting, the new 20-ga. sabot-type slugs are so much better than the old Foster-type that it is no longer much of an advantage to shoot a 12 for deer. But the 12 still has a heavier shot charge, and hence more range, than the 20 will ever have. But, the 3" 20-ga. shell with 1-1/4 oz. of shot is pretty impressive, if your gun is bored right!!
Keep yore powder dry!!
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