16 gauge or 20 gauge?

nc.hunter · 03-29-2008, 07:14 PM

Hey guys, which of the 2 gauges would you preffer for target shooting and practicing?

elmer fudd · 03-29-2008, 07:17 PM

i voted 20 becouse their ammo is easier to find than 16 but i use a 12

K75RT · 03-29-2008, 07:26 PM

Me 2, I'd rather have a 20 over a 16 and the ammo is easier to find...

ArkansasHunter · 03-29-2008, 07:36 PM

I voted for the 20ga. But I would love to own a 16ga. semi-auto shotgun.
I haven't seen 16ga. ammo in years around here.
My Grandfather, my Mothers Father had a Remington 16ga, he said was mine when he died, but another daughter got into his house and took everything he had and her
brothers and sisters didn't say any thing because she wasn't as well off as they were.
No Problem.
I just wish to this day I would have gotton it...A.H

Death Metal · 03-29-2008, 07:52 PM

16 or 20?? Hmm...

Neither. 12 gauge all the way!

7mmremmag1995 · 03-29-2008, 09:21 PM

20 guage because of ammo availability

squirrelbaster · 03-29-2008, 09:23 PM

12!!!

Oxford · 03-29-2008, 09:34 PM

16 ga because I have one. I've found plenty of 16 ga available at Cabela's.

bigbuddy21 · 03-29-2008, 09:38 PM

YEAH I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT THE AMMO BEING HARD TO FIND
FOR A .16GA THE GUNSTORE THAT I GO TO HAS ALL KINDS.

ArkansasHunter · 03-29-2008, 09:49 PM

They don't have it around here !!!

Big Dog · 03-29-2008, 10:09 PM

Given the original question, I voted for the 20 gauge, and I like it for squirrel hunting.

But, I really prefer the Sweet Sixteen for more utilitarian use.

Ron AKA · 03-29-2008, 10:12 PM

I have no idea where I would buy 16 guage ammo.

Ron

Bravo · 03-30-2008, 12:30 AM

If you buy ammo online, then I would say the legendary 16ga. If you're going to rely on wal-mart to supply your ammo, then I would say the 20ga. I own a 20ga, and love it.

GlockMeister · 03-30-2008, 12:56 AM

Obviously for target/practicing the 20ga. Hell, for practice and target even a .410 can be a hell of a lot of fun to shoot; In the right configuration that is? lol

lefty o · 03-30-2008, 10:18 AM

ive had a 16 for years, great shell, but they do not carry ammo for it everywhere. if they do it aint cheap. personally, a 12ga will do anything a 16, or 20 will, and usually cheaper shells.

sell33 · 03-30-2008, 10:34 AM

I voted 20, ammo is easy to find and cheap. i think one shop close to home has 16 gauge, and its not all that cheap. Personally though i would just use a 12

ArkansasHunter · 03-30-2008, 10:39 AM

In my area 20ga. cost about double more than 12ga. I just bought a 20ga. 4 weeks ago and every where I've looked 20ga. is $10.00plus a box versus $6.75 to 7.96 for 12ga.
Why is that ?...A.H

lefty o · 03-30-2008, 10:57 AM

volume. 12ga shells are bought in huge quantities, and it helps keep prices down. for sticker shock, go price .410 shells. 12ga is simply the best all around choice, with light loads it is as soft shooting as a light loaded 20. the 16 and 12 are nearly identical, except the 12 can carry a slightly heavier shot charge.

andrew cochran · 03-30-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

In my area 20ga. cost about double more than 12ga. I just bought a 20ga. 4 weeks ago and every where I've looked 20ga. is $10.00plus a box versus $6.75 to 7.96 for 12ga.
Why is that ?...A.H

+1 Same here! I vote 20 because of lower recoil though.

Big Dog · 03-30-2008, 06:13 PM

I got my Rem 870 in 16 gauge back when only the 12 gauge was required to use steel shot for waterfowl. Now, all gauges are so limited. But the 16 is still a sweet shooter. Mine is Full Choke, and has (I swear!) taken the top of a squirrel's punkin' head clean off from the ears up! Surprised me as much as him - but I got to laugh about it . . .

Now THAT is a tight pattern!

View Poll Results: 16 gauge or 20 gauge?
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03-29-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
nc.hunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forsyth county of north carolina Posts: 225	16 gauge or 20 gauge? Hey guys, which of the 2 gauges would you preffer for target shooting and practicing? __________________ I'M A SOUTHERNER THROUGH AND THROUGH!

03-29-2008, 07:17 PM	#2
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,911	i voted 20 becouse their ammo is easier to find than 16 but i use a 12 __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

03-29-2008, 09:21 PM	#6
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,270 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	20 guage because of ammo availability __________________ Just LeDoux it

03-29-2008, 09:23 PM	#7
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,232	12!!! __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

03-29-2008, 07:26 PM	#3
K75RT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 325	Me 2, I'd rather have a 20 over a 16 and the ammo is easier to find...

03-29-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	I voted for the 20ga. But I would love to own a 16ga. semi-auto shotgun. I haven't seen 16ga. ammo in years around here. My Grandfather, my Mothers Father had a Remington 16ga, he said was mine when he died, but another daughter got into his house and took everything he had and her brothers and sisters didn't say any thing because she wasn't as well off as they were. No Problem. I just wish to this day I would have gotton it...A.H

03-29-2008, 07:52 PM	#5
Death Metal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 189	16 or 20?? Hmm... Neither. 12 gauge all the way!

03-29-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,021 Blog Entries: 4	16 ga because I have one. I've found plenty of 16 ga available at Cabela's. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

03-29-2008, 09:38 PM	#9
bigbuddy21 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new albany in. Posts: 973 Images: 5	YEAH I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT THE AMMO BEING HARD TO FIND FOR A .16GA THE GUNSTORE THAT I GO TO HAS ALL KINDS. __________________ LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

03-29-2008, 09:49 PM	#10
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	They don't have it around here !!!

03-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#11
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,201	Given the original question, I voted for the 20 gauge, and I like it for squirrel hunting. But, I really prefer the Sweet Sixteen for more utilitarian use. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-29-2008, 10:12 PM	#12
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	I have no idea where I would buy 16 guage ammo. Ron

03-30-2008, 12:30 AM	#13
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,877	If you buy ammo online, then I would say the legendary 16ga. If you're going to rely on wal-mart to supply your ammo, then I would say the 20ga. I own a 20ga, and love it.

03-30-2008, 12:56 AM	#14
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,361	Obviously for target/practicing the 20ga. Hell, for practice and target even a .410 can be a hell of a lot of fun to shoot; In the right configuration that is? lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-30-2008, 10:18 AM	#15
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,783	ive had a 16 for years, great shell, but they do not carry ammo for it everywhere. if they do it aint cheap. personally, a 12ga will do anything a 16, or 20 will, and usually cheaper shells.

03-30-2008, 10:34 AM	#16
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,176	I voted 20, ammo is easy to find and cheap. i think one shop close to home has 16 gauge, and its not all that cheap. Personally though i would just use a 12

03-30-2008, 10:39 AM	#17
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	In my area 20ga. cost about double more than 12ga. I just bought a 20ga. 4 weeks ago and every where I've looked 20ga. is $10.00plus a box versus $6.75 to 7.96 for 12ga. Why is that ?...A.H

03-30-2008, 10:57 AM	#18
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,783	volume. 12ga shells are bought in huge quantities, and it helps keep prices down. for sticker shock, go price .410 shells. 12ga is simply the best all around choice, with light loads it is as soft shooting as a light loaded 20. the 16 and 12 are nearly identical, except the 12 can carry a slightly heavier shot charge.

03-30-2008, 06:13 PM	#20
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,201	I got my Rem 870 in 16 gauge back when only the 12 gauge was required to use steel shot for waterfowl. Now, all gauges are so limited. But the 16 is still a sweet shooter. Mine is Full Choke, and has (I swear!) taken the top of a squirrel's punkin' head clean off from the ears up! Surprised me as much as him - but I got to laugh about it . . . Now THAT is a tight pattern! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.