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Anyone use a 10 gauge?
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<blockquote data-quote="NotLongRange" data-source="post: 2739777" data-attributes="member: 28915"><p>I purchased a Browning Gold 10 gauge a couple of years ago just because I was always intrigued by that shotgun. I use it on Canada geese...just last weekend actually. Being a gas-operated semi-automatic, the recoil actually isn't that much greater than a 12 gauge, 3-1/2". I wouldn't say shooting a 10 gauge instantly means more dead geese or ducks; you still need to concentrate on your wingshooting skills. It could be argued that you may have fewer cripples...? </p><p></p><p>Where I notice a difference is those instances where the geese are out 50-60 yards at the edge or slightly beyond the decoys. The 10 gauge makes those shots much more feasible. They do generally carry a bigger payload and have a shorter shot string. </p><p></p><p>I really don't notice recoil much when I'm hunting - maybe more noticeable at the range. They are fun to shoot, but I probably can't say they are THAT much more effective than a 12 gauge, 3-1/2". If I did a lot of waterfowl hunting where finances are a more significant concern, I would probably stick to a 12 gauge. Since my waterfowl hunting is a bit limited, shooting the 10 gauge isn't significantly more expensive. I've used Federal Black Cloud BBs and Hevi-Bismuch #1s...they both work!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NotLongRange, post: 2739777, member: 28915"] I purchased a Browning Gold 10 gauge a couple of years ago just because I was always intrigued by that shotgun. I use it on Canada geese...just last weekend actually. Being a gas-operated semi-automatic, the recoil actually isn't that much greater than a 12 gauge, 3-1/2". I wouldn't say shooting a 10 gauge instantly means more dead geese or ducks; you still need to concentrate on your wingshooting skills. It could be argued that you may have fewer cripples...? Where I notice a difference is those instances where the geese are out 50-60 yards at the edge or slightly beyond the decoys. The 10 gauge makes those shots much more feasible. They do generally carry a bigger payload and have a shorter shot string. I really don't notice recoil much when I'm hunting - maybe more noticeable at the range. They are fun to shoot, but I probably can't say they are THAT much more effective than a 12 gauge, 3-1/2". If I did a lot of waterfowl hunting where finances are a more significant concern, I would probably stick to a 12 gauge. Since my waterfowl hunting is a bit limited, shooting the 10 gauge isn't significantly more expensive. I've used Federal Black Cloud BBs and Hevi-Bismuch #1s...they both work! [/QUOTE]
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