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Why do people discredit the 20 gauge?
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:02 am
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:02 am
I dont quite understand why people believe that a 20 gauge is less capable at killing a dove/duck/goose than a 12 gauge. This season, I have switched over to shooting my 20 ga for ducks and geese purely out of preference and Im amazed at the ignorant comments ive heard people say about a 20 gauge. If I shoot a Boss 3" #3 (copper platted bismuth) shooting 1350 fps out of an extra full choke that shoots a 80% pattern on a 30 inch circle in my 20 ga, how is that less effective than #2 steel traveling at 1400 fps and patterning a sub 70% pattern in a 12 gauge? What is yalls take on the topic OB?
Also, on average there are ab a 25 pellet difference between the 20ga #3 vs 12 ga #2 so I understand that argument
Also, on average there are ab a 25 pellet difference between the 20ga #3 vs 12 ga #2 so I understand that argument
This post was edited on 12/11/19 at 10:32 am
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Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:04 am to keyboard_warrior9
quote:What is the cost of these shells?
If I shoot a Boss 3" #3 (copper platted bismuth) shooting 1350 fps out of an extra full choke that shoots a 80% pattern
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:07 am to keyboard_warrior9
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This season, I have switched over to shooting my 20 ga for ducks and geese purely out of preference and Im amazed at the ignorant comments ive heard people say about a 20 gauge.
shoot what you want, i cant imagine being bothered by that
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killing a dove/duck/goose
big difference between a dove and a goose brah
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:13 am to keyboard_warrior9
People dont, at least in my circles. I know a few grown men who do all their shotgunning with a 20 ga and dont even own a 12ga. They kill as much ducks/rabbits/squirrels per shell as the 12 ga guys and in at least one case definitely more.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:13 am to keyboard_warrior9
My 20's sxs shotguns are lighter guns and don't play nice with my shoulder when shooting duck loads.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:16 am to jimbeam
$26 a box of 20
Been shooting them this year and love them. The reason I went with bismuth is that I know steel doesnt pattern well for me in that gun and if I were shooting steel I would be at a severe disadvantage (shite patterns + alot less same sized pellets as 12 guage loads = no bueno) but a smaller shot size with a denser and more malleable metal puts me on the same playing field as a 12 gauge
Been shooting them this year and love them. The reason I went with bismuth is that I know steel doesnt pattern well for me in that gun and if I were shooting steel I would be at a severe disadvantage (shite patterns + alot less same sized pellets as 12 guage loads = no bueno) but a smaller shot size with a denser and more malleable metal puts me on the same playing field as a 12 gauge
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:18 am to keyboard_warrior9
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Why do people discredit the 20 gauge?
We do a lot of wing shooting around here. Most of my circle prefers the 20ga, except for duck hunting.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:18 am to keyboard_warrior9
20 ga is my go-to for dove, rabbit, squirrel, & pheasant. light weight, easy to move with in the brush & woods. I actually prefer my O/U compared to the pogo stick A-5 I've had for 40 yrs. But that A-5 was my first gun and I'll never get rid of it.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:22 am to keyboard_warrior9
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Boss 3" #3 (copper platted bismuth)
Yeah, about that...
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:25 am to cgrand
Well yeah, there is a big difference 
But thats my point, why do people buy into this stereotype that in order to kill a big duck or goose, you need a 12 guage to do the job?
But thats my point, why do people buy into this stereotype that in order to kill a big duck or goose, you need a 12 guage to do the job?
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:28 am to keyboard_warrior9
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I dont quite understand why people believe that a 20 gauge is less capable at killing a dove/duck/goose than a 20 gauge.
Que?
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:33 am to keyboard_warrior9
Is 20 gauge steel cheaper than 12? I've never paid attention, but I assume not. Of course the BOSS shells are quite pricey, so the question should be why NOT use a 12 with steel?
Now the MFer shooting the 10guage across the river from me on opening day has some splaining to do.
Now the MFer shooting the 10guage across the river from me on opening day has some splaining to do.
This post was edited on 12/11/19 at 10:35 am
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:38 am to keyboard_warrior9
My next significant gun purchase will either be a nice auto 20ga or 16ga. When dove season rolls around my family fights over who gets to shoot pow pows 20ga A5.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:46 am to speckledawg
Price is kinda up there but quite honestly, I would probably still shoot Boss w a 12 if I were going to shoot a 12 after seeing their performance now. I was skeptical at first but once I saw what they were capable of doing, Im probably not going to switch back...
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:27 am to keyboard_warrior9
I take a youth model 20 in my kayak.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:27 am to keyboard_warrior9
I see no advantage for a 20ga., therefore no reason to not have a 12. Unless you're uneasy about recoil, then keep using your husband's 20.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:33 am to keyboard_warrior9
It's just not a man sized gun baw, if you can't handle a 12 gauge, just admit it. Don't try to make the 20 out to be adequate though, just turn in 3 man cards and have fun killing less critters
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:41 am to keyboard_warrior9
You're stupid. Please post less.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:41 am to keyboard_warrior9
Five years ago, I purchased a single shot 20 GA with a rifled barrel to gun hunt in the Midwest. After putting a scope on it, I am dialed-in at 125 yards and feel confident out to 160 or so with this gun. It has killed 9 whitetails to date with one shot, all dropped dead. I was completely bewildered that a 20 GA could be dead-on balls accurate at 100 yards, much less 125 zero.
This gun is quickly becoming my go-to for deer hunting in all areas. I don't care to shoot one more than 100 yards or so these days and prefer to be in the woods over open areas.
After seeing this thread, I am going to buy 4Junior his first 20 GA for Christmas.
This gun is quickly becoming my go-to for deer hunting in all areas. I don't care to shoot one more than 100 yards or so these days and prefer to be in the woods over open areas.
After seeing this thread, I am going to buy 4Junior his first 20 GA for Christmas.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:45 am to 4LSU2
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20 GA with a rifled barrel to gun hunt in the Midwest. After putting a scope on it, I am dialed-in at 125 yards
Damn.
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