Best all-around shotgun guage
#1
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Best all-around shotgun guage
Looking to buy a shotgun. Plan to shoot clay pigeons around home and probably do a little pheasant hunting. However, I would like versitility in case I ever get the chance to shoot at some dear or turkey. What are your opinions on the different guages for an all-around gun for the frugile shooter?
#3
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RE: Best all-around shotgun guage
12 guage with no doubt, just grab one that you like and fits you!
I have a Marocci silver snipe o/u 12g and a Benelli super 90 and a Remington 1187 too altough i dont use the Remington much after i got the super 90, but these are all great guns!
I have a Marocci silver snipe o/u 12g and a Benelli super 90 and a Remington 1187 too altough i dont use the Remington much after i got the super 90, but these are all great guns!
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Best all-around shotgun guage
Actually for what you say you plan to shoot I would prefer a 20 gauge. Lighter package, less recoil and still does a fine job. Only thing to consider is many times 12 gauge ammo is cheaper for some reason.
#6
RE: Best all-around shotgun guage
Definetly a 12 gague. It is perhaps the most versatile gun in existance
Bigger pay load for longer distances and tighter patterns at those distances.
Bigger pay load for bigger birds like geese and turkeys.
Much better selection of available ammunition.
Bigger pay load for longer distances and tighter patterns at those distances.
Bigger pay load for bigger birds like geese and turkeys.
Much better selection of available ammunition.
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ohio USA
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RE: Best all-around shotgun guage
I have both but find I pick up my 20 way more than the 12. The 20 is more pleasant to shoot if you are going to shoot many clays and if you can't bust them consistant with a 20 a 12 won't help lol The 20 is lighter to carry for a long day in the field to boot.
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
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RE: Best all-around shotgun guage
I would say a 12 gau ,a 870 12 gau . IMO the 20 is great BUT the 12 is a little more forgiving on a poor shot , for every 20 load there is probely 10 12 loads ,12 gau ammo is cheaper and if you would ever want to waterfowel hunt the 12 is far better .
IMO the reason that 12 gau ammo is cheaper is there is so MUCH more made.
IMO the reason that 12 gau ammo is cheaper is there is so MUCH more made.
#10
RE: Best all-around shotgun guage
I just love the 20, but there are so many more different kinds of ammo made in 12 ga. here in the U.S. that there's "NO CONTEST". In Europe, I'd say 16, but here, 12!