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Planning to purchase higher end shotgun. 12 ga or 20 ga?
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<blockquote data-quote="Brennan" data-source="post: 803423" data-attributes="member: 67366"><p>I'm planning to purchase a shotgun for a shotgun only deer hunt in Ohio this fall. I've always just borrowed a 20 gauge Remington 870 when I needed. I've alway been a fan of the model 70 Winchester and 400-600 yards shots. I realize that shotguns are really only accurate out to 300 yards and it takes a quality shotgun, rifled shotgun barrel and good ammo selection to do that responsibly. </p><p>I've really just started my search for what feels good and shoulders well for me. I plan to mount a scope on it and understand that some systems are not great for repeatability.</p><p>I was looking at a 20 gauge autoloader Benelli AA-Grade Satin Walnut Montefeltro Silver. I don't think a rifled barrel can be had for it, but it felt sweet in my hands and shouldered great. I especially liked the thinner forearm grip. The pump actions seem a little thick in this area. The 870 shoulders well, but it's always felt thick. I may have to adapt. It's likely because I'm used to my Winchester rifle. I'm not really a fan of the camo and tactical looks at all. I really want wood grain and pretty nice wood grain if possible. I've looked (pictures) at the Browning Silver Rifled Deer Satin and the BPS Rifled Deer Hunter, but haven't shouldered any yet.</p><p>I'm looking for advice on which models to stay away from.</p><p></p><p>Also and this is a big one. 12 gauge or 20 gauge?</p><p></p><p>My feeling was that a 20 gauge slug would "fly" better because its smaller caliber and, I assume, less sabot packing. However I've been 2nd guessing myself. It seems that the really good specially ammo is mostly only available in the 12 gauge verity.</p><p></p><p>In summary: 12 or 20, scope/cantilever rifled barrel or scope/frame to rifled barrel. </p><p>Another thought: 22" or 26-28" barrel? longer seems better for accuracy.</p><p></p><p>Your feed back is greatly appreciated.</p><p>Brennan Hoyt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brennan, post: 803423, member: 67366"] I'm planning to purchase a shotgun for a shotgun only deer hunt in Ohio this fall. I've always just borrowed a 20 gauge Remington 870 when I needed. I've alway been a fan of the model 70 Winchester and 400-600 yards shots. I realize that shotguns are really only accurate out to 300 yards and it takes a quality shotgun, rifled shotgun barrel and good ammo selection to do that responsibly. I've really just started my search for what feels good and shoulders well for me. I plan to mount a scope on it and understand that some systems are not great for repeatability. I was looking at a 20 gauge autoloader Benelli AA-Grade Satin Walnut Montefeltro Silver. I don't think a rifled barrel can be had for it, but it felt sweet in my hands and shouldered great. I especially liked the thinner forearm grip. The pump actions seem a little thick in this area. The 870 shoulders well, but it's always felt thick. I may have to adapt. It's likely because I'm used to my Winchester rifle. I'm not really a fan of the camo and tactical looks at all. I really want wood grain and pretty nice wood grain if possible. I've looked (pictures) at the Browning Silver Rifled Deer Satin and the BPS Rifled Deer Hunter, but haven't shouldered any yet. I'm looking for advice on which models to stay away from. Also and this is a big one. 12 gauge or 20 gauge? My feeling was that a 20 gauge slug would "fly" better because its smaller caliber and, I assume, less sabot packing. However I've been 2nd guessing myself. It seems that the really good specially ammo is mostly only available in the 12 gauge verity. In summary: 12 or 20, scope/cantilever rifled barrel or scope/frame to rifled barrel. Another thought: 22" or 26-28" barrel? longer seems better for accuracy. Your feed back is greatly appreciated. Brennan Hoyt [/QUOTE]
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