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  • Medium Gauge Giant: The Handy 20 Gauge

    03/29/2025 8:37:03 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 26 replies
    AmSJ ^ | E Nestor
    While smaller than it’s big brother the 12 gauge, this game hammer shell is ready to hunt. Let’s take a look at why the 20 gauge is only number two in comparison to the larger 12 gauge shotshell. When you hear “20 gauge shotgun” what comes to your mind? For me it means a well balanced shotgun that is also quite a bit lighter than it’s big brother the 12 gauge shotgun. What also comes to mind is small game hunting. From squirrels to pheasants the 20 gauge works great and allows even less kick for recoil sensitive shooters. The...
  • 12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge - Which is the better?

    04/30/2019 5:40:51 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 56 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 4/30/2019 | S Coffman
    Everyone loves shotguns whether its for hunting or home defense, shotgun usually comes up first as the most preferred to have. Then, theres the talk of either having a 12 gauge or a 20 gauge, which is the better? Probably the best answer will always be that "depends". The 12 gauge will have more kick than the 20 gauge. To some folks they don’t mind or like the harder recoil. 12 Gauge For hunters that prefer the larger shot size (4 shot) and heavier loads, go with the Mossberg 500 12 gauge. Good for the gobblers and turkeys that don’t...