I was told a 20 guage is the one to get, however it seems hard to pass on the extra power of the 12 guage. Opinions?

i have heard the same thing as you, that 20 guage is the way to go for reason of recoil. i personally would toughen up and get 12 gauge and enjoy the extra knockdown.

I have the Ultra Deluxe in 20ga, topped off with a Leupold VX-II using Remington Accu-Tip 3" shells, tack driver, only my Savage 220f with the same scope and ammo is slightly better. The 20ga is perfect for deer/bear size game, I would opt for the 3" shell over the 2-3/4".....with todays high tech shotguns and ammo, there is no need to subject yourself to the recoil of the 12ga

Listen to BHC as he knows what he's talking about!!!

Well maybe I can help here. I've hunted with both and can tell you that the 20 seemed more accurate. I think it was the tighter twist in the barrel. There is no doubt that the 20 has plenty of power down range to take a whitetail at any reasonable distance.

I have the 12 gauge it deffiently has alot of kick. Im having trouble getting it to eject some shells tho..? other then that I love the gun took 3 deer with it last year first year I had it

I hunt with several guys who use the H&R in 12 gauge and they all love it. I hunt with a 20 gauge and prefer it to the 12.

RyanVT---Can you describe exactly what is happening. I hope it's not as simple and dangerous as using a 3" shell in a 2 3/4 inch chamber!

Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!

What happens is I shoot and break the action open and the shell won't eject sometimes. I've tried cleaning it really well and everything but it hasn't fixed the problem. Any ideas?