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jthuang · November 27, 2001, 12:28 PM

Agree with ENC, unless recoil/fit concerns force you to use the 20 gauge, go with the 12 gauge. Reasons:

1. Hunting: you didn't say what you were hunting, but in general the 12 will have more reach for bird hunting and provide a bit more power on deer. If hunting waterfowl and required to use non-toxic shot, the 12 will make up more of the lost range from lead shot when you're using steel, bismuth or whatever.

2. Defense: more defensive ammo choices. For example, Federal and Remington make reduced recoil "tactical" buck and slugs in 12 bore but I don't believe they make it in 20.

Justin

November 27, 2001, 12:28 PM	#3
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Agree with ENC, unless recoil/fit concerns force you to use the 20 gauge, go with the 12 gauge. Reasons: 1. Hunting: you didn't say what you were hunting, but in general the 12 will have more reach for bird hunting and provide a bit more power on deer. If hunting waterfowl and required to use non-toxic shot, the 12 will make up more of the lost range from lead shot when you're using steel, bismuth or whatever. 2. Defense: more defensive ammo choices. For example, Federal and Remington make reduced recoil "tactical" buck and slugs in 12 bore but I don't believe they make it in 20. Justin __________________ Justin T. Huang late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania