Mastrogiacomo
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I'm getting a 20" Stoeger in the fall but can't decide whether to buy a 12 gauge or a 20. It'd be just for home and range - no hunting. Thanks.
Which Gauge?
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gunslinger555
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i only have to say it once...12 gauge
Mastrogiacomo
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How are the different gauges with regard to recoil?
Mastrogiacomo
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Thanks for the feedback. I was worried being a small lady shooter if it might knock me on my behind but if I can get lighter loads in the 12, why limit myself with the 20? Thanks again.
1. Agree with Dave.
2. If shotgun instructor has a variety to try, please do so. If instructor is really handsome, have a difficult time in "trying" before you make up your mind
3. Eventually you are to get the whole set - When you get to the 28 ga - holler out.
:innocent- playing dumb male -smilie here:
Hope all is well with you Ma'am.
Steve
2. If shotgun instructor has a variety to try, please do so. If instructor is really handsome, have a difficult time in "trying" before you make up your mind
3. Eventually you are to get the whole set - When you get to the 28 ga - holler out.
:innocent- playing dumb male -smilie here:
Hope all is well with you Ma'am.
Steve
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Mastrogiacomo
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Thanks Steve, I'll have to remember that. Of course I can always buy the Stoeger first and then play dumb if the guy's cute. 
Of course I can always buy the Stoeger first and then play dumb if the guy's cute. You are quite welcome Ma'am.
I may be a *dumb male* - I ain't stupid.
Please do yourself a favor . Do a search on the Stoeger. I *think* it was my buddy Smoke over at THR that bought a 20 ga SXS and did a review. His review was negative, being a SxS, barrels did not shoot POA/POI.
My buddy Larry Ascraft bought a Bakail 28 ga SxS, his wife uses it (this whole deal in itself is 1) funny, 2) all my fault) This gun is proving to be super for Sandy - his wife. She is smoking them sporting clays.
Do a search here on TFL and THR and see what turns up. You are speaking of SXS [side by side] correct?
Tell anyone I am a fuddy-duddy and care about folks getting something that fits and makes them happy...I'll deny it.
Steve
ps. You know you are always welcome to PM me if I may be of assistance.
s
I may be a *dumb male* - I ain't stupid.
Please do yourself a favor . Do a search on the Stoeger. I *think* it was my buddy Smoke over at THR that bought a 20 ga SXS and did a review. His review was negative, being a SxS, barrels did not shoot POA/POI.
My buddy Larry Ascraft bought a Bakail 28 ga SxS, his wife uses it (this whole deal in itself is 1) funny, 2) all my fault) This gun is proving to be super for Sandy - his wife. She is smoking them sporting clays.
Do a search here on TFL and THR and see what turns up. You are speaking of SXS [side by side] correct?
Tell anyone I am a fuddy-duddy and care about folks getting something that fits and makes them happy...I'll deny it.
Steve
ps. You know you are always welcome to PM me if I may be of assistance.
s
DonR101395
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I've got a 20 ga. Stoeger and can't really tell a difference between it and a 12 ga. The 12 has more ammo choices, but the 20 is catching up. It's purely your choice.
Mastro ~
A 12-gauge won't knock you on your behind if you do it right, and you can get weak/wimpy/downloaded ammunition to make life even easier for yourself. So if you feel that a 20-gauge would be limiting, by all means go with the 12. One of my bestest shooting buddies is a petite woman who kicks male booty with her 12-gauge pump and full power loads, so with the right amount of practice, there's no reason to fear that you won't be able to cope with a 12-gauge.
But for me? If I had it to do over again, I would get a 20-gauge. It turns out I'm a recoil wimp, even when I do everything right. I don't have any particular reason to gut out shooting the 12-gauge, so it would have been smarter for me to go with a 20 and be more comfy. Again, that's for me -- not necessarily for you.
More important than the choice of gauge is making sure the stock fits you. But I'm sure someone around here has already talked to you about that!
pax
A 12-gauge won't knock you on your behind if you do it right, and you can get weak/wimpy/downloaded ammunition to make life even easier for yourself. So if you feel that a 20-gauge would be limiting, by all means go with the 12. One of my bestest shooting buddies is a petite woman who kicks male booty with her 12-gauge pump and full power loads, so with the right amount of practice, there's no reason to fear that you won't be able to cope with a 12-gauge.
But for me? If I had it to do over again, I would get a 20-gauge. It turns out I'm a recoil wimp, even when I do everything right. I don't have any particular reason to gut out shooting the 12-gauge, so it would have been smarter for me to go with a 20 and be more comfy. Again, that's for me -- not necessarily for you.
More important than the choice of gauge is making sure the stock fits you. But I'm sure someone around here has already talked to you about that!
pax
<hands in pockets, looking at ground, being dumb male>
I don't know why after reading this thread , I feel compelled to write my Advisor - Gundhilda.
If I recall correctly, the outfit she wore on a Tuesday, would , from a "guys" point of view , would really be complimented by a 1100 in 20 gauge.
Wait...scratch the outfit, guys always get into trouble when clothing is involved.
Dear Gunhilda,
1100 in 20 ga would really bring out the color of your eyes.
Steve
Somebody open the TFL bomb shelter, I am coming thru...!
I don't know why after reading this thread , I feel compelled to write my Advisor - Gundhilda.
If I recall correctly, the outfit she wore on a Tuesday, would , from a "guys" point of view , would really be complimented by a 1100 in 20 gauge.
Wait...scratch the outfit, guys always get into trouble when clothing is involved.
Dear Gunhilda,
1100 in 20 ga would really bring out the color of your eyes.
Steve
Somebody open the TFL bomb shelter, I am coming thru...!
12-gauge
When I was still shooting trap (the ranges around here have all closed), my favorite load was 3 dram equivalent of RedDot and 1oz. of #8 shot. You could easily duplicate that in a 20 as well.
They're both excellent gauges, and I doubt you could go wrong with either one. Whichever gun feels better in your hands is the one to get.
When I was still shooting trap (the ranges around here have all closed), my favorite load was 3 dram equivalent of RedDot and 1oz. of #8 shot. You could easily duplicate that in a 20 as well.
They're both excellent gauges, and I doubt you could go wrong with either one. Whichever gun feels better in your hands is the one to get.
Think ballistics
Don't get hung up on the size of the bore; think pellet number, size, and velocity. For FEDERAL shotshells, by way of example..
12 gauge 3" magnum #00 buck 18 .33cal pellets 1210fps
20 gauge 3" magnum #2 buck 18 .27cal pellets 1200fps
Either way, that's a WHOLE bunch of energy dumped all at once into a target. Not much difference at the terminal end, and the 20 is easier for smaller shooters to shoot well.
MOLON LABE !
Oldragon
Don't get hung up on the size of the bore; think pellet number, size, and velocity. For FEDERAL shotshells, by way of example..
12 gauge 3" magnum #00 buck 18 .33cal pellets 1210fps
20 gauge 3" magnum #2 buck 18 .27cal pellets 1200fps
Either way, that's a WHOLE bunch of energy dumped all at once into a target. Not much difference at the terminal end, and the 20 is easier for smaller shooters to shoot well.
MOLON LABE !
Oldragon
revinkevin
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in the words of napolian dinamite, "a flipin 12guage what do u think! GOSH"
Just because the choices in ammo are so much wider- I voted 12 gauge. Gun fit is critical, as has been said- making sure the stock is not too long is usually the most important aspect of gun fit. And investing in a premium recoil pad (KickEez, Decelerator, LimbSaver etc) is a wise thing to do also. Configuring the recoil pad to better fit the female form is something a good gunsmith will do as part of the installation (that means rounding the toe of the pad).
My suggestion is always to shoot examples of whatever you are thinking about before purchasing before making a decision, if at all possible. It's better IMHO to base choices in something as subjective as firearms on personal experience rather than hearsay.
Regards,
lpl/nc
My suggestion is always to shoot examples of whatever you are thinking about before purchasing before making a decision, if at all possible. It's better IMHO to base choices in something as subjective as firearms on personal experience rather than hearsay.
Regards,
lpl/nc
Bentonville
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Someone referred to a friend over at THR. What is that? Thanks
The High Road is TFL's sister/daughter site. A great place, with a lot of cross-membership with TFL.