Hi all,
I live in a shotgun/muzzleloader only area of the country for deer hunting, and am trying to decide between a 12 or 20 gauge shotgun with a rifled barrel as a deer gun.
My first instinct is the 12 gauge simply due to the commonality and availability of ammunition and accessories, however I considered the possibility that in the field a 20 gauge would perhaps be more useful due to different ballistics and perhaps a slightly lower weight firearm.
Also, with the premium saboted rounds in either caliber, does anyone have any experience or other anecdotes regarding accuracy in 12g vs. 20g? I don't expect to be making any long range shots, however a little more accuracy can't hurt anything.
Any thoughts on 12 vs 20 for deer? Any input would be appreciated; thanks!
I live in a shotgun/muzzleloader only area of the country for deer hunting, and am trying to decide between a 12 or 20 gauge shotgun with a rifled barrel as a deer gun.
My first instinct is the 12 gauge simply due to the commonality and availability of ammunition and accessories, however I considered the possibility that in the field a 20 gauge would perhaps be more useful due to different ballistics and perhaps a slightly lower weight firearm.
Also, with the premium saboted rounds in either caliber, does anyone have any experience or other anecdotes regarding accuracy in 12g vs. 20g? I don't expect to be making any long range shots, however a little more accuracy can't hurt anything.
Any thoughts on 12 vs 20 for deer? Any input would be appreciated; thanks!