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Sulaco · September 8, 2004, 06:56 AM

I have a Remington 870 Police in 12 Gauge. It is a parkerized gun so nothing goes with it (as far as accessory barrels, etc.). It has an 18" imp. cyl. bead front sight barrel and a Wilson magazine extension. It is my home defense shotgun.

I need a shotgun (this one, or a different one entirely) setup for bird (around here, bird is dove and duck), turkey and deer. I would prefer a ventilated rib, bead front sight barrel in about 26" or so for bird and whatever would work well for turkey and then I have to decide if I want a rifled or smooth bore barrel for deer.

I know I have a lot to figure out, but before I get really into it, I wonder if I should be looking at a 20 gauge? I have always heard the difference in the two is minimal in most things, is this true?

Thanks for the help.

September 8, 2004, 06:56 AM	#1
Sulaco Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2001 Posts: 138	Is A 20 Gauge For Me? I have a Remington 870 Police in 12 Gauge. It is a parkerized gun so nothing goes with it (as far as accessory barrels, etc.). It has an 18" imp. cyl. bead front sight barrel and a Wilson magazine extension. It is my home defense shotgun. I need a shotgun (this one, or a different one entirely) setup for bird (around here, bird is dove and duck), turkey and deer. I would prefer a ventilated rib, bead front sight barrel in about 26" or so for bird and whatever would work well for turkey and then I have to decide if I want a rifled or smooth bore barrel for deer. I know I have a lot to figure out, but before I get really into it, I wonder if I should be looking at a 20 gauge? I have always heard the difference in the two is minimal in most things, is this true? Thanks for the help.