10 over 12

[tha bugman]

With all the new and improved loads what do you consider an advantage of the 10 versus the ever popular 12?


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[S.C.C]

none really if your comparing 3 1/2 ten to 3 1/2 twelve,heck the 12's going to be lighter to carry.

[Bowguy]

In the 80s I carried a 10 some. An sp10 until the slide broke the day before the opener one year. I went out n bought a 835, used that til this day w other guns still being put aside to grab that gun. Not the prettiest but I can't think of any 10 having an advantage. In fact that gun has a 10 ga barrel.
W today's loads n chokes you prob don't even need that. Much lighter options w great pattern throwing ability.
I'll never take away a mans love for a gauge, I've shot plenty w that 10 but I can't see a reason to carry it anymore

[FL-Boss]

No advantage with 10ga since 3.5in 12ga came out.   like the 3in 20ga killed the 16ga
Still love my 16ga though.


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[wvmntnhick]

Advantage? Being able to say that you own a 10 gauge should be enough. 

Had an NEF single 10 years ago. Dad traded it for something that I can no longer recall. Killed my first couple spring birds with it. Miss it. Finally found another and was able to make a deal. Very thankful for that. Probably won't use it more than a handful of times but I'm gonna make darned certain that my nephew gets to use it when he gets more meat on his bones.

[wrink]

Several reasons...
They often pattern better
They have less perceived "kick"
Helps separate the men form the boys
You can't get 8 Ga shells