Pizzapinochle
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I've been doing as much googling and reading as possible, but i want to confirm my findings on using each gauge and action for 3 gun competition.
Semi vs. pump
- semi is better, faster shots and reduced recoil
- semi costs more and takes more maintenance/cleaning to keep running
- you can keep up with a pump, reloading speed and accuracy will mean more than the tenths of a second difference between semi and pump
12 vs. 20
- 20 has reduced recoil, faster follow ups on target
- 20 is a bit lighter to sling around
- 12 throws more lead, but as long as you are accurate the difference is not significant
Is that an accurate summary?
I am trying to pick my gun, looking at a 20 gauge 870 express magnum at the moment. $250 at the lgs, as a terrible rattle can paint job i would need to redo, but pretty cheap. Would need to talk the price down a bit.
Semi vs. pump
- semi is better, faster shots and reduced recoil
- semi costs more and takes more maintenance/cleaning to keep running
- you can keep up with a pump, reloading speed and accuracy will mean more than the tenths of a second difference between semi and pump
12 vs. 20
- 20 has reduced recoil, faster follow ups on target
- 20 is a bit lighter to sling around
- 12 throws more lead, but as long as you are accurate the difference is not significant
Is that an accurate summary?
I am trying to pick my gun, looking at a 20 gauge 870 express magnum at the moment. $250 at the lgs, as a terrible rattle can paint job i would need to redo, but pretty cheap. Would need to talk the price down a bit.