12 ga or 10 ga

[Johnn Peterson]

What swinginberrys has stated is quite correct but there are additional considerations that should govern choice. Primarily, what's being hunted and style of hunt. As example, I find hunting waterfowl from a blind, for me, my AYA 3 1/2" 10ga. Mag double with heavy loads generally gets the call. However, walking sloughs jump shooting Ducks, something a little lighter, faster and a little less potent will fit the bill. Similarily, on game, my rifle choice for the wide open long range terrain hunting Mulies on draw in AB differes considerably from what's needed here on the island in closer bushier conditions hunting Island Blacktails.

 

[bubba682]

Well boys heres my last take on a gun for waterfowl it all comes down to the right tool for the job weather it be a 20,12 or 10 what ever suites your style and area of hunting.I think we'll all agree on that lol.....

 

[brybenn]

I use my 10 ga double in the fields and sometimes pass shooting on the open waters of lake St Claire. I carry a 12 ga sxs or pump for jumping ditches for mallards. When the divers are down the sound of a ten echoing off the steel break walls is unmistakable. On clear cold mornings you can hear other hunters down the shore say " that kids got a cannon". Always makes me smile

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I use my 10 ga double in the fields and sometimes pass shooting on the open waters of lake St Claire. I carry a 12 ga sxs or pump for jumping ditches for mallards. When the divers are down the sound of a ten echoing off the steel break walls is unmistakable. On clear cold mornings you can hear other hunters down the shore say " that kids got a cannon". Always makes me smile

On somewhat of a similar note, at one time, locally, there were four of us that had 10ga Mags. One of the popular spots for Ducks was down at the mouth of the river on the tidal flats. On the odd occasion, the area would be a little crowded and on those occasions, we'd gradually disperse ourselves amongst some of the others at that location. Quite entertaining, especially when some of them would try busting birds that were a little out of their range, and then one of us would cut loose with a 10. Gotta' have fun.