20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: jackson NJ USA
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20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
i live in NJ and have always used buckshot. i' m thinking about picking up a single shot slug gun. i' m not looking to take shots any longer than 100yds. What is the difference in 12 and 20 gauge slug guns? does anyone have any suggestions for what gauge or what brand? Thanks
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Barnegat New Jersey USA
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RE: 20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
I have a H&R Ultra Slug 20 ga that I have taking three deer with up to 75 yards and it' s rite on the money up to 100 yards but heavy..And a remenington 870 rifled barrel that is good up to 100 yards too.But in a tree stand I would say the 20 gauge..Same knock down power .
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Walnut MS USA
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RE: 20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
When I lived in Illinois, I used a Mossberg bolt action 20 ga. with a removable choke tube. With the tube off, I had a straight tube. took 3 deer with it. None went more than 10 yards. I bought the 20ga. for 20 bucks, used.
Russ
Russ
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
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RE: 20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
Check into the H and R ultra slug guns. As far as 12 vs 20, i would choose the 12. I imagine it has more factory loaded slugs to choice from than the 20. However either will kill a deer dead.
#6
RE: 20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
I use a mossberg 500 12ga now but i used to use a new england single shot 20 ga, dead on accurate, but never got to shoot a deer with it, i might bring it out of the closet this year. as for power, the 20 gauge doesnt have as much powder, but the slug is lighter and doesnt drop as much, and still has plenty of knock down power. by the way i use regular old fashioned remington sluggers, 2 bucks a box at farm and fleet.
#7
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New Philadelphia, PA
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RE: 20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
Ive used both and killed deer with both, Ive always like the 12 guage better though. As far as kicking depends on the weight of the gun. The lighter the gun the more it kicks. My bro in law has 20 single shot kicks like a mule, its terrible. I use a 12 guage pump, she kicks, but when your shooting at a deer with it you dont notice.
#8
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Gouldsboro, PA
Posts: 548
RE: 20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
I have used a 12 ga Mossberg 500 pump with camo stock and shot slugs for many years. They put a hole in whatever they hit about the size of a quarter. My first buck I hit at 70 yards, through the neck and out the leg from a tree stand. I was aiming towards the deer' s front and hit a little left of where I was aiming but the deer went down just the same. They kick isn' t too bad when you shoot 1 or 2 slugs. At the range when you shoot more, I do get slightly brused but don' t really care since it is fun shooting it. I also put a scope on it last year for some more fun.
Good luck....
Tom
Good luck....
Tom
#10
RE: 20ga vs 12ga for slug gun
I have taken deer with both gauges and have had no problems. I personally perfer the 12 gauge most of the time. I like that little bit of extra energy on the other end. I have a newer 870 with rifled barrel and scope and an older 1100 with an smooth bore slug barrel and love them both.
Go the the local store where you okan on buying and look at several different models in each gauge and find which one feels right to you. It is like gettign a bow, it comes down to the features you need and can afford and what feels the best when you pull it up to your shoulder!!!!!
Go the the local store where you okan on buying and look at several different models in each gauge and find which one feels right to you. It is like gettign a bow, it comes down to the features you need and can afford and what feels the best when you pull it up to your shoulder!!!!!