20 0r 12g?

fishboy99 · #1 10-17-2010, 09:07 PM

Whats better an 20 or a 12g. For small bird and gopher hunting? I know shotgun's shouldn't be used for killing gophers but it would still be fun to try. I want to get a pump shot gun but i don't know what to get a 20 or a 12.

Elk Chaser · #2 10-17-2010, 09:08 PM

28 guage

fishboy99 · #3 10-17-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Elk Chaser

28 guage

Why?

trapshooter · #4 10-17-2010, 09:24 PM

12ga. Browning BPS

mudbug · #5 10-17-2010, 10:24 PM

Rem 870 combo 12 gauge with the 20" smooth bore rifle sights and 28" bird barrel

Sputnik · #6 10-17-2010, 10:47 PM

Depends on what you like.

I've owned both over the years, side/side, single barrel, and pumps.

Only use a 20 now, Rem 870 combo came with a rifled slug barrel for big game.

My reasons:

Not pricey.

Less recoil.

Will kill anything a 12ga will.

Have to put up with the "how's the lady's gun" comments, but I'm not that insecure, and I've been around long enough to laugh off that kind of ribbing.

Good slugs are a little hard to come by, but I'm picky.

Good luck.