Well said!
In addition, some folks go for the 20 gauge due to its shorter overall Length of Pull (LOP) versus the longer version in the 12. Conversely, instead of buying a 20 gauge due to its 3/4" +/- shorter rear stock, consider a 12 gauge and purchase a 12" LOP stock from Hogue or Remington's 13" LE version that comes with the R3 Limbsaver Pad.
With the variety of ammo available in both gauges, recoil should not be your main objective (to avoid). Shot placement with a well-fitting weapon that shoots to YOUR natural point of aim, IS the #1 goal here. Practice, practice, and practice some more; you don't always have to use buckshot to practice with - #8 target loads are fine and easier on the shoulder.
Quicker follow-up shots with controllable recoil is still important, but is secondary to a naturally fitting shotgun that enhances the all important first shot.
In addition, some folks go for the 20 gauge due to its shorter overall Length of Pull (LOP) versus the longer version in the 12. Conversely, instead of buying a 20 gauge due to its 3/4" +/- shorter rear stock, consider a 12 gauge and purchase a 12" LOP stock from Hogue or Remington's 13" LE version that comes with the R3 Limbsaver Pad.
With the variety of ammo available in both gauges, recoil should not be your main objective (to avoid). Shot placement with a well-fitting weapon that shoots to YOUR natural point of aim, IS the #1 goal here. Practice, practice, and practice some more; you don't always have to use buckshot to practice with - #8 target loads are fine and easier on the shoulder.
Quicker follow-up shots with controllable recoil is still important, but is secondary to a naturally fitting shotgun that enhances the all important first shot.
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