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Jody Hudson · August 11, 2000, 10:53 PM

I did a lot of work to compare the range and pattern of a 10 with a 12. I found that the 3.5" 12 was the same as a 10 ga. The shot string is longer in the 12 and larger diameter in the 10 but the range and pattern were the same.

My favorite of all shot guns is the Bennelli but the other guns mentioned are fine too. For geese you may sometimes want the 3.5" or 10 ga. for range and pattern density. However with the 12 ga. you can change back to 3" or 2 3/4" whenever you want and save tons of money while having a far lighter and more versatile gun. I'd get the 12 ga. 3 1/2" in whatever gun you get.

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August 11, 2000, 10:53 PM	#16
Jody Hudson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Near Rehoboth Beach Delaware Posts: 1,140	I did a lot of work to compare the range and pattern of a 10 with a 12. I found that the 3.5" 12 was the same as a 10 ga. The shot string is longer in the 12 and larger diameter in the 10 but the range and pattern were the same. My favorite of all shot guns is the Bennelli but the other guns mentioned are fine too. For geese you may sometimes want the 3.5" or 10 ga. for range and pattern density. However with the 12 ga. you can change back to 3" or 2 3/4" whenever you want and save tons of money while having a far lighter and more versatile gun. I'd get the 12 ga. 3 1/2" in whatever gun you get. ------------------ Talk is cheap; Free Speech is NOT.