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favorite gauge - fromtheplaines - 09-23-2014
Is there a particular gauge any one prefers? I shot 20 for about 2 years. I stared back with 12 and I can see improvement. But I am really digging 16. It's a perfect balance with shot and weight
RE: favorite gauge - Ringo3632 - 09-24-2014
Haven't had experience with them all... But so far I like 12. If nothing else just for the variety available with it
RE: favorite gauge - fromtheplaines - 09-24-2014
Yea that is a huge perk to it. You can always find it, except when it's on sale
RE: favorite gauge - Ringo3632 - 09-24-2014
Haha just hope that you're by chance first in line to grab a bit before it disappears..
RE: favorite gauge - Brian S - 09-24-2014
Shoot whichever you feel the most comfortable and practice with.
My preference varies depending on the target.....
-Upland game a 20 or 410, particulary when hunting over a well trained dog, which I no longer have. If I'm walking fields and fence lines for hours at a time I find the weight of a 20 or 410 to be more friendly as the hours pass by. I like to think I'll fill my vest with dead bird's rather than a heavier shell. Unfortunately it's a rare occasion that I fill my vest with birds....
-Waterfowl and any type of clay bird shooting I like a 12
-Home defense I keep a 12 within reach along with a load I practice with. Ideally I hope I never find out if a 12 is the right choice....
It's been quite a while since I fired a 16 or 10. I haven't paid attention on what's readily available in 16 loads. Ha...don't even look for 10's on a retail shelf.
What 16 are you shooting?
RE: favorite gauge - fromtheplaines - 09-24-2014
I actually saw a 10 today on a shelf. I don't even own a 10 but I almost bought the box just to win it. 16 is a little rough. I think in the end I will reload. I liked the 20 a lot since it is light. I picked up a outlander in 12. It's nice but with the gas chamber in front, I find my left arm fatiguing much early after a few games.
RE: favorite gauge - Brian S - 09-25-2014
(09-24-2014, 10:26 PM)fromtheplaines Wrote: I actually saw a 10 today on a shelf. I don't even own a 10 but I almost bought the box just to win it. 16 is a little rough. I think in the end I will reload. I liked the 20 a lot since it is light. I picked up a outlander in 12. It's nice but with the gas chamber in front, I find my left arm fatiguing much early after a few games.
Which 16 or 1o 16's do you have?
RE: favorite gauge - Bracero27 - 09-25-2014
20 gauge is awesome! Its just so easy too control follow up shots and its easy on the shoulder, you can shoot all day!
RE: favorite gauge - Ringo3632 - 09-25-2014
If you don't mind me asking Brian, what kind of kids do you generally practice with for your 12g?
RE: favorite gauge - fromtheplaines - 09-25-2014
(09-25-2014, 12:12 AM)Brian S Wrote:(09-24-2014, 10:26 PM)fromtheplaines Wrote: I actually saw a 10 today on a shelf. I don't even own a 10 but I almost bought the box just to win it. 16 is a little rough. I think in the end I will reload. I liked the 20 a lot since it is light. I picked up a outlander in 12. It's nice but with the gas chamber in front, I find my left arm fatiguing much early after a few games.
Which 16 or 1o 16's do you have?
I have a 16. It's an old Stevens single shot. But I have been liking it so much, I am looking for a double barrel or an auto loader
RE: favorite gauge - Brian S - 09-25-2014
(09-25-2014, 07:26 AM)Ringo3632 Wrote: If you don't mind me asking Brian, what kind of kids do you generally practice with for your 12g?
Ringo I didn't catch your question earlier...What kind of kids do I practice on? Not sure I understand your question.. At least I hope I don't...
RE: favorite gauge - fromtheplaines - 09-25-2014
Lol that was pretty funny
RE: favorite gauge - Ringo3632 - 09-26-2014
Haha my bad, what kind of loads do you prefer practicing with for your 12g? Not kids.. definitely not what I meant! That's what I get for sneaking on at work and trying to hurry. Lol damn swype.
RE: favorite gauge - fromtheplaines - 09-26-2014
The auto correct for the kindle is pretty awful as well. I read in another post you picked some shells what did you get?
RE: favorite gauge - Ringo3632 - 09-26-2014
All federal for right now..
2-3/4" target loads 7-1/2 shot
3-1/2" waterfowl load steel #2 shot
00 buckshot
Trophy copper sabot slug
I sat staring at them trying to figure what would be best to try out of the like 3 isles of shells... And these were basically the first that I looked at so I went with it.
Any thoughts?
RE: favorite gauge - RJDSRT - 09-26-2014
(09-25-2014, 09:59 PM)Brian S Wrote:(09-25-2014, 07:26 AM)Ringo3632 Wrote: If you don't mind me asking Brian, what kind of kids do you generally practice with for your 12g?
Ringo I didn't catch your question earlier...What kind of kids do I practice on? Not sure I understand your question.. At least I hope I don't...
Haaaaahaha! F U autocorrect!
RE: favorite gauge - Ringo3632 - 09-27-2014
Haha seriously! Don't get me wrong it saves me too, but times like this is important to double check! Don't want people getting the wrong idea!
RE: favorite gauge - fromtheplaines - 09-27-2014
(09-26-2014, 11:30 AM)Ringo3632 Wrote: All federal for right now..
2-3/4" target loads 7-1/2 shot
3-1/2" waterfowl load steel #2 shot
00 buckshot
Trophy copper sabot slug
I sat staring at them trying to figure what would be best to try out of the like 3 isles of shells... And these were basically the first that I looked at so I went with it.
Any thoughts?
Federal is my choice begrudgingly of the base ammo. Not that's it bad ammo they just pulled a ***** move.But in the end a lot if comes down to what we perceive our gun likes our are own superstitions. I would check out noble I know red dot carriers it. It's priced about the same as federal, I noticed it shoots cleaner. For pumps it's not as much of an issue. But good assortment of ammo.the perk if the shotgun is it can do many things so you might as well have the ammo to cover everything
RE: favorite gauge - Ringo3632 - 09-28-2014
That was one of the reasons that I wanted to get this gun. So many options to do so many things all in one fun little package. And I had read in another thread (after buying it lol) that federal was dirty. But my plan was to try different brands and take note on each one. I'll probably make Nobel my next go! Unless there's a really good sale on something... Haha