12 Gauge or Sub Gauges?

I've shoot Skeet for many years in all gauges, even a few rounds with the 10 & 16, but now only 12 gauge. I had a Classic Doubles 4-bbl. set that I liked very much and managed to shoot several clean (even multiple clean rounds) with all the gauges, as well as a Briley tube set for a Beretta. Love the 28 ga., and when I run across one that I fall in love with, will probably have a 28 SxS sidelock for upland shooting. While the 410 with 1/2 oz. of shot is a challenge to shoot, I do find the almost utter lack of recoil to be a distraction. Not so with the 12, 20 or 28.

Besides my 7/8 reloads, Kent makes an affordable (at least in my area) 24 gram 12 ga. International load in 8-1/2 shot at 1250 that works very well. Recoil is minimal.

If you're not finding any "joy" in your 12 ga., by all means shoot the sub-gauges ... whatever floats your boat.
 
Claybuster said:
I've owned many subgauge guns but am currently going in the other direction. My last remaining 28 gauge was sold a few months ago and I am down to only one 20 gauge semi-automatic that is a back-up hunting gun and what I use when introducing new shooters to the sport. Everything else is a 12 gauge.

The 28 gauge is great and I wouldn't rule out buying another one some day but I'm not one of those people who can switch guns easily and my scores are better when I stick with one or two guns.
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I play around with various BP shotguns as of late. A 10 bore is my latest toy. However a 20 has been a constant companion in the upland fields. I can carry it all day long and have no back pain on the evening of these all day trips. The 10 only gets half day use at the best of times. Am currently on the fence regarding a new pump 28 or an aluminum alloy framed 20 in pre-owned very good to excellent condition.

Cheers
 
Brutus said:
Is it bad timing to ask if anyone uses the newer M37 Ithaca in the 28 bore?

Impressions please.

Edit: I'm thinking it's just a matter of time before I buy one 28 and one 16 also! ;)
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I bought one after struggling for months with the price but as soon as I opened the box and looked it over knew it was well worth what I paid. It is a well made quality shotgun. My 16ga 37 however is an old original old corn cob and she will die with me . Has quite a sharp kick when fired vs other pump 16ga's I have
Member 28gauge uses his newer 28ga M37 quite a bit and loves it. Perhaps he will chime in
Cheers
 
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