16 gauge or 20 gauge? - Page 2

nathangdad · 03-30-2008, 06:18 PM

I prefer the 20 gauge and have one on order (Pardner single shot).

However, I really do understand the appeal of something in between a
20 and a 12. The market realities are that the 16 is not in mass production and prices for this option would be sky high.

OldTimer · 03-30-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nc.hunter

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

There's a reason they called it the "Sweet Sixteen"!

YMMV,

jerry · 03-31-2008, 06:13 AM

I actually like all of them. I tend to use the right tool for the job when I can. back on the 16 & 20. The 16ga carries like a 20 and hits like a 12 in the typical gun. The 16 seems to pattern better than any gun /load combo I have. I like the 16 for rabbit and squirrell. I can shoot from 1 oz - 1 1/4oz if the need arises.

I like my 20 SXS for small game and especially dove

The .410 is fun on squirrell when it needs to be carried all day.

When duckes are on the agenda, the 12 gets the call hands down due to no tox requirements.

Trap, hell, shoot them all!

texnmidwest · 03-31-2008, 06:33 AM

I have every gauge except 28. I voted for the 20 for the reasons mentioned earlier...the shells are way too expensive and hard to find. My 16 is an old Rem. mod 11. But when I reach for a shotgun I usually reach for my 12.

View Poll Results: 16 gauge or 20 gauge?
16 gauge shotgun	9	33.33%
20 gauge shotgun	18	66.67%
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03-30-2008, 06:18 PM	#21
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,503	Personally I prefer the 20 gauge and have one on order (Pardner single shot). However, I really do understand the appeal of something in between a 20 and a 12. The market realities are that the 16 is not in mass production and prices for this option would be sky high.

03-31-2008, 06:13 AM	#23
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,901 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I actually like all of them. I tend to use the right tool for the job when I can. back on the 16 & 20. The 16ga carries like a 20 and hits like a 12 in the typical gun. The 16 seems to pattern better than any gun /load combo I have. I like the 16 for rabbit and squirrell. I can shoot from 1 oz - 1 1/4oz if the need arises. I like my 20 SXS for small game and especially dove The .410 is fun on squirrell when it needs to be carried all day. When duckes are on the agenda, the 12 gets the call hands down due to no tox requirements. Trap, hell, shoot them all! __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck Last edited by jerry; 03-31-2008 at 06:16 AM.

03-31-2008, 06:33 AM	#24
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,464	I have every gauge except 28. I voted for the 20 for the reasons mentioned earlier...the shells are way too expensive and hard to find. My 16 is an old Rem. mod 11. But when I reach for a shotgun I usually reach for my 12. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)