As a Texas hunter, I have a 30-06 as my big gun. But, for recoil/noise, by 12ga 3.5" wins. I can't imagine any animal on Earth not dying were I to hit it with a full power 3.5" slug (out to 100 yards anyway). Also, the recoil of 2.25oz turkey loads is just painful. I don't think I'll be shooting any more of those!
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