I've started working on a little project on Shotguns for this year. My goal is to create a 6 part video series that delves into the "multi-tool" firearm, the shotgun. I'll cover shooting fundamentals in 2 of them, action types in 1 and then the games one can play with them in 2 of them. But 1 will be on the Gauges, and choosing one best for a person. I put together a graphic to help me think through the Gauges as they relate to to various capabilities, pro/cons of each. I'd be appreciate of feedback on those games/gauges and utilization of each if you have experience. Heck, if you have a nagging question, let me hear that too. I also understand that there is a fly in the ointment of "weight, cost and availability" which I will obviously address, along with the potential of reloading.
I'm probably one of very few folks who have used the shotgun across such a wide array, having shot a 6pt Bull Elk with a 12g Slug, to shooting for Benelli and coaching a HS shotgun sports team. But I certainly don't have significant use of the .410, 28g and 10g in the margins. I know folks who only shoot waterfowl with the 28g or the 10g, and I have drawn from their experiences. But I know there are some folks here that have, for instance, shot a truckbed full of squirrels with the smaller bores.
I'm probably one of very few folks who have used the shotgun across such a wide array, having shot a 6pt Bull Elk with a 12g Slug, to shooting for Benelli and coaching a HS shotgun sports team. But I certainly don't have significant use of the .410, 28g and 10g in the margins. I know folks who only shoot waterfowl with the 28g or the 10g, and I have drawn from their experiences. But I know there are some folks here that have, for instance, shot a truckbed full of squirrels with the smaller bores.