I would like to purchase a shotgun, but due to a bad shoulder I cannot handle 12 or even 20 gauge recoil. I figure that leaves me with either the 28 gauge or a 410.
The gun's primary role would be for recreational shooting and perhaps some hunting...but to also have the ability to be pressed into service for home defense if ever needed.
Regarding the 28 gauge:
1. Can you shoot trap with a 28 and have moderate success?
2. Can you hunt larger birds like pheasant with a 28?
3. The largest size shot avavilable for 28 seems to be a 3/4oz. load of #5 or #6 birdshot. Would this be effective for very short range home defense?
Regarding the 410:
1. Can you shoot trap with the 410 and have ANY success?
2. I assume hunting with a 410 is limited to small birds (doves, quail, etc.)
3. I notice 410 buckshot is available which makes me think it would be better for home defense than a 28.
Thanks for the help.
The gun's primary role would be for recreational shooting and perhaps some hunting...but to also have the ability to be pressed into service for home defense if ever needed.
Regarding the 28 gauge:
1. Can you shoot trap with a 28 and have moderate success?
2. Can you hunt larger birds like pheasant with a 28?
3. The largest size shot avavilable for 28 seems to be a 3/4oz. load of #5 or #6 birdshot. Would this be effective for very short range home defense?
Regarding the 410:
1. Can you shoot trap with the 410 and have ANY success?
2. I assume hunting with a 410 is limited to small birds (doves, quail, etc.)
3. I notice 410 buckshot is available which makes me think it would be better for home defense than a 28.
Thanks for the help.