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TruthTellers · September 20, 2018, 11:59 PM

Been wanting a Midland Arms shotgun since I first heard about them last year. For those unfamiliar, here's a few videos about them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ee3bc74rBg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuECikgWESU

I can't decide if I'd rather have one in .410 or 20 gauge. I already have a 12 gauge o/u, I don't need another break action 12 gauge, and given that these are designed for hiking and backpacking, I feel the smaller bore is better.

Which is making me lean to .410 as that is as light as you can get in a shotgun. Also, I have a .410/.45 derringer so I have .410 ammo available that can be used in both.

I do not own anything in 20 gauge.

Intended use is as a backpacking shotgun. May be used to get a rabbit or fend off a rabid animal or predator (think wolves, dogs, etc.)

September 20, 2018, 11:59 PM	#1
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,890	Need input on a single shot shotgun I want Been wanting a Midland Arms shotgun since I first heard about them last year. For those unfamiliar, here's a few videos about them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ee3bc74rBg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuECikgWESU I can't decide if I'd rather have one in .410 or 20 gauge. I already have a 12 gauge o/u, I don't need another break action 12 gauge, and given that these are designed for hiking and backpacking, I feel the smaller bore is better. Which is making me lean to .410 as that is as light as you can get in a shotgun. Also, I have a .410/.45 derringer so I have .410 ammo available that can be used in both. I do not own anything in 20 gauge. Intended use is as a backpacking shotgun. May be used to get a rabbit or fend off a rabid animal or predator (think wolves, dogs, etc.) __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."