12vs20 vs .410

Abh3vol.firemen · Jun 27, 2011

i'm looking into rabbit hunting and clay shooting.it seems like all three are similary priced in ammo and gun so whats the best choice?oh and my gf is recoil sensitve

03protege · Jun 27, 2011

Id say 12 or 20. Get a semi auto there is a noticeable difference in recoil. I can shoot my 12 with low power target loads all day and not have and sore shoulder in the least bit. 20 may be better for her though.

pntbllr228 · Jun 28, 2011

I say 20 semi auto

charlie12 · Jun 28, 2011

I had a Rem 1100LT 20ga. that I loved to hunt rabbits with. Don't think I ever missed a rabbit with it.

deadidunn · Jun 28, 2011

Personally, for every day hunting or messing around, I prefer 16 ga. You can shoot high energy and get the same effect as midrange 12 ga. and shoot low energy 16 ga. and get med to high range 20 ga. recoil is not bad. I've always owned a 16 ga., but recently bought a Browning BPS hunter model in 16 ga. and LOVE it. I have nothing but positive rating on it. My friend also bought one about the same time and he is impressed as much as I am. The only thing I would shy away from is the Winchester shells, I've never had good luck with Winchester in a 16 ga., I can't explain why, but they're no good for 16ga.

Renegade · Jun 28, 2011

pntbllr228 said:
I say 20 semi auto

This. 12 might be too much recoil, 16 is hard to find shells for, and .410 is hard to hit with unless you're a good shot. Can't go wrong with a 20 semi, it's practically all-purpose.

Hitman · Jun 28, 2011

Pop's got me an 870 Express in 20 Ga. when they first came out and I've been outshooting him and my older brother since. From geese to woodcocks it's more so about your ability to shoot than the gauge of your shotgun.

lsu fan · Jun 28, 2011

Hitman said:
From geese to woodcocks it's more so about your ability to shoot than the gauge of your shotgun.

+1

Abh3vol.firemen · Jun 28, 2011

semi-auto more/less price than pump?

mrmojo32 · Jun 28, 2011

Semi auto's are usually more expensive.

SpeedRacer · Jun 28, 2011

Saiga 20 FTW

mrmojo32 · Jun 28, 2011

20 gauge I quite manageable in most heavy shotguns. My daughter is 11 years old and less than 100 lbs and can shoot a Remington 870 pump in 20 gauge all day.

CUJOHUNTER · Jun 28, 2011

I've transitioned to 20ga because of a shoulder injury that refuses to heal. I can use the 20ga for practically everything including home defense. If I really wanted to try for some high flying Canadian geese,I could use 3" game loads.

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