Looking at the ballistics/prices/projectile choices, I wonder why 12 and 20 gauge slugs (copper solids or plain lead) not used more often to hunt large game. Seems to me they'd have sufficient impact and accuracy at shot ranges (up to 50m) and have the advantage of relatively inexpensive guns (many people already own them) and handling meant for following moving targets. Ammo gets expensive (30 cents for cheapest slugs but $1.50+ for more expensive varieties) but the same is true for less common large calibers.
What is is about shotguns that makes them less desirable than rifles (esp. since rifled barrels are available) for hunting big game up close?
What is is about shotguns that makes them less desirable than rifles (esp. since rifled barrels are available) for hunting big game up close?