I have been thinking of getting a new slug gun and I deciding between the 20 or 12. I would think the 20 would kick less and be just as accurate where as the 12 would have more nock down power. I plan on using a fully rifled barrel and sabot slugs. For those of you who have uses a 20 How have you liked it?
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jason
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I think 20 gauges are just as accurate as a 12 gauge, and at close range both gauges produce about the same energy. The weight and the length of a 20 does have it advantages.
When it comes to recoil, 20 gauges are alot less punishing. But when your in a hunting situation you don't even notice the recoil, and you'll usually shoot once or twice. Today's 12 gauge slugs are getting smaller and lighter due to the want for a slug to shoot 200 yards. Compare a 1 3/8 ounce slug which is around a 600 grain bullet to a 260 grain slug wich is not uncommon for a 12 gauge slug today. A lighter slug is less payload which is less recoil.
I shoot a 20 gauge 870 with fully rifled barrel. I've shot 2 brands of sabots and with both I got 3 inch groupings at 50 yards. With the 7/8 ounce slug I'm shooting now, at one hundred yards the slug drops a drastic 8 inches below the bull even with me sighting the gun 2 inches high at 50yds. I don't plan on taking 100 yard shots maybe 80, but if your looking for flatter shots at longer ranges, I would go with a 12.
good hunting
jason
When it comes to recoil, 20 gauges are alot less punishing. But when your in a hunting situation you don't even notice the recoil, and you'll usually shoot once or twice. Today's 12 gauge slugs are getting smaller and lighter due to the want for a slug to shoot 200 yards. Compare a 1 3/8 ounce slug which is around a 600 grain bullet to a 260 grain slug wich is not uncommon for a 12 gauge slug today. A lighter slug is less payload which is less recoil.
I shoot a 20 gauge 870 with fully rifled barrel. I've shot 2 brands of sabots and with both I got 3 inch groupings at 50 yards. With the 7/8 ounce slug I'm shooting now, at one hundred yards the slug drops a drastic 8 inches below the bull even with me sighting the gun 2 inches high at 50yds. I don't plan on taking 100 yard shots maybe 80, but if your looking for flatter shots at longer ranges, I would go with a 12.
good hunting
jason
JNRBRONC
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You asked for those who have experience with the 20 gauge. I can't speak on that. What I can offer is that the 12 is more common and if a compamy is looking to release a new product, they are going to target the larger market (the 12 gauge) first. Though the 20 is great, I think you might be limiting your access to technological advances. IMO, these advances will be brought out in the 12, maybe with release in the 20 later. Might just be my jaded view though.
Guess I didn't make to clear that I was talking ammo.
Guess I didn't make to clear that I was talking ammo.
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GunnerJon
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I have taken deer with several kinds of slug guns...both 12 and 20. I still prefer my little 20 gauge. Those little slugs have proven to be absolutely devestating on deer out to the 100 yard mark. I usually won't shoot at anything farther than that with a slug gun anyway....
There are some amazing advancements in slugs in just the past 4 years, and 20 gauge sabots and slugs have not been left out. All major companies are coming out with some really deadly 20 gauge slugs. Winchester, Remington, Lightfield, ect, ect.....
There are some amazing advancements in slugs in just the past 4 years, and 20 gauge sabots and slugs have not been left out. All major companies are coming out with some really deadly 20 gauge slugs. Winchester, Remington, Lightfield, ect, ect.....