Hokkmike
Member
Looking for probably my last shotgun. Don't have one currently.
The only actions I am pretty sure that I do not want are an autoloader or single shot. I LOVE the looks of O/U's. Pumps are ok. S/S would be my last pick.
I have hunted small game and birds only 3 or 4 times in my life. I have done sporting clays about half a dozen time at the range. I have NEVER shot skeet but probably should. Home defense is always an option with a shotgun in my opinion.
I have fired 20's, 16's, and 12 gauges from a variety of guns.
I have been told that, for a guy like me, 12 gauge is the BEST way to go. It will do everything that other gauges may not possibly do as well. A few have suggested to me that a 20 gauge is just as lethal and effective for most application with less felt recoil.
I am very interested in your collective opinion about any reason not to buy a 12 gauge. If you have a favorite or preferred model feel free to thought that suggestion in too... NOTHING beats the wisdom of the many shotgunners on forums like this. Thanks....
The only actions I am pretty sure that I do not want are an autoloader or single shot. I LOVE the looks of O/U's. Pumps are ok. S/S would be my last pick.
I have hunted small game and birds only 3 or 4 times in my life. I have done sporting clays about half a dozen time at the range. I have NEVER shot skeet but probably should. Home defense is always an option with a shotgun in my opinion.
I have fired 20's, 16's, and 12 gauges from a variety of guns.
I have been told that, for a guy like me, 12 gauge is the BEST way to go. It will do everything that other gauges may not possibly do as well. A few have suggested to me that a 20 gauge is just as lethal and effective for most application with less felt recoil.
I am very interested in your collective opinion about any reason not to buy a 12 gauge. If you have a favorite or preferred model feel free to thought that suggestion in too... NOTHING beats the wisdom of the many shotgunners on forums like this. Thanks....