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Why the heck would you use a 20g for turkeys?

Started by 2eagles, May 13, 2018, 08:22:59 PM

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2eagles

Only asking because I'm thinking about trying it myself.  LOL
Don't know if I want a pump gun or a 20g barrel for my T/C Encore.

Happy

With the new shells it's every bit as effective as a 12. It's all in what you want to use.

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Ozarks Hillbilly

Biggest reason would be less felt recoil IMO.

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howl

Because six pounds totes more easily than eight.

TauntoHawk

Because thats all the gun you need when set up right

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Harty

Lighter weight and when your older like me and walking in a ways to set up a few less ounces can make a difference. Plus it's enough gun with the shells they make nowadays with a proper set up

g8rvet

I know this is tongue in cheek, but what set me to thinking about it was a pinched nerve in my neck.  It is mostly healed and really, I fire so many 12 gauge shots (lighter loads) during duck season that a few rounds of sighting in and then if I am lucky 2 shots a season don't really amount to much. 

My main reason I love my little 20 (Weatherby SA 45) is I can hold it up and point it for a much longer time than my 12 without getting shaky.  Without a prop it just points so sweet and light.  Also with the shorter barrel, I have less issue with brush interference - both shooting and busting my way in to thick creek heads. 
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yelpy

Quote from: howl on May 13, 2018, 08:33:09 PM
Because six pounds totes more easily than eight.
This

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silvestris

My 20 gauge Rem. 11-87 weighs more than my 12 gauge Encore.  However, it does shoot three times without reloading.
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LRD

I love the light weight and don't feel under gunned with the new shells. It's pretty cool to reload your own shells too. My son and I will do 8 this year with 20 gauges. I see my 12 getting very lonely in the back of the safe.

Jbird22

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Get an 870 with a 26" bbl and don't look back! After tagging out in MS with a 20 ga this year, I can tell you that I have no desire to go back to my 12 ga.

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Chris O

Quote from: 2eagles on May 13, 2018, 08:22:59 PM
Only asking because I'm thinking about trying it myself.  LOL
Don't know if I want a pump gun or a 20g barrel for my T/C Encore.
I bought a Remington 870 in real tree hardwood with a 21 inch barrel this year and I like it but I would rather have your Encore in a 20 ga that's just me. They feel so sweet up against my shoulder. And a single shot is pretty quick to reload and most of the time you don't need an extra shot anyway.


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3bailey3

My third year with my 20, I wish I knew early how deadly they were, less weight,less recoil and just as dead as I want them at the range I want to kill one!

jryser

Quote from: Buckman18 on May 13, 2018, 09:52:54 PM
20 Gauges are for jakes.  ;)
And 25 pound toms with 11 inch ropes! 
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