10 Gauge pros and cons..?
12-09-2006, 09:04 AM
#3
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: California
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RE: 10 Gauge pros and cons..?
I have a semi-automatic 10 gauge shotgun (Remington SP-10 Magnum) and it is heavy, 11 pounds, but the recoil is milder than many12 gauge shotguns I have used. The pros are better patterns, the cons are ammunition cost and availability.
Caldoc
Caldoc
12-11-2006, 08:30 AM
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RE: 10 Gauge pros and cons..?
I have a 10 ga Browning Gold (semi auto)and it has much less recoil than my Benelli 3 1/2 in 12 ga. I have added a recoil tamer from Benelli and that does help but it is still more recoil than the 10.
12-11-2006, 07:37 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Where the ducks don't come no more
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RE: 10 Gauge pros and cons..?
Pro's of going with the 10:
MUCH better patterns
Less recoil (due to hevier gun)
Don't have many cycling issues, because they are only designed to shoot one type of shell (magnums)
Did I mention MUCH better patterns?
Con's of going with the 10:
Shells are getting harder to come by, and they are $$$
All you can shoot are 3 1/2", can't take this one to the skeet field
If you forget or run out of shells, unless someone else has a 10, you are SOL (ie: not at much versitility)
Summary:
I would say get the 10. Keep your 12 just so you have some flexibility (although, I personally think that a 3.5" 12ga is nothing more than ringing ears and a sore shoulder. Gene Hill may have submitted something about self confidence, but I digress). 10ga's are great for what they are meant for, which is pretty much what you are doing. They also make great (although often FAR too heavy) turkey guns.
MUCH better patterns
Less recoil (due to hevier gun)
Don't have many cycling issues, because they are only designed to shoot one type of shell (magnums)
Did I mention MUCH better patterns?
Con's of going with the 10:
Shells are getting harder to come by, and they are $$$
All you can shoot are 3 1/2", can't take this one to the skeet field
If you forget or run out of shells, unless someone else has a 10, you are SOL (ie: not at much versitility)
Summary:
I would say get the 10. Keep your 12 just so you have some flexibility (although, I personally think that a 3.5" 12ga is nothing more than ringing ears and a sore shoulder. Gene Hill may have submitted something about self confidence, but I digress). 10ga's are great for what they are meant for, which is pretty much what you are doing. They also make great (although often FAR too heavy) turkey guns.
12-11-2006, 08:06 PM
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RE: 10 Gauge pros and cons..?
I have a SP 10 , Grate goose Gun . Too slow for ducks . As far as ammo you can check places for close outs I just picked up Remington nitro Steel BBB a case for $12.00 box. $15.00 shipping. I also Reload Steel I bought 30 lbs of steel shot off Ebay for $ 20.00 . It can be done.
12-13-2006, 10:58 AM
#9
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: North Mississippi
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RE: 10 Gauge pros and cons..?
Pro's:
A little better pattern than 3 1/2 12 ga
Slightly less recoil that a light 3 1/2" 12ga gun (not less than a extrema)
Con's
Same amount of shot and powder as most 12 ga 3 1/2" loads
Can only use it for that purpose
Heavy as SH*T
10 guages don't point or swing very will.
$$$$$ for shells
Not worth it IMHO
Plus my brother had a Browning gold 10ga and sold it for his Benelli SBE II and wouldn't go back.
A little better pattern than 3 1/2 12 ga
Slightly less recoil that a light 3 1/2" 12ga gun (not less than a extrema)
Con's
Same amount of shot and powder as most 12 ga 3 1/2" loads
Can only use it for that purpose
Heavy as SH*T
10 guages don't point or swing very will.
$$$$$ for shells
Not worth it IMHO
Plus my brother had a Browning gold 10ga and sold it for his Benelli SBE II and wouldn't go back.
12-15-2006, 12:07 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Colorado
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RE: 10 Gauge pros and cons..?
I have a BPS 10 and love it. I do not notice any more recoil from it and my 12 gaueg. I like the heaviness from the 10 gauge. We shoot alot of decoys geese and I do not have to swing it too much!