thefinnnwi
Plinker
Hey all.
I'm heading back to Indiana after living in Japan since 2009.
I never really hunted much growing up, but I'd like to get into it with my boys eventually.
My question is this. I'm looking at a good all around gauge for a shotgun. I'd like to hunt deer mostly, but I'd like to keep the door open for rabbit and turkey as well. I've been doing a lot of research as of late, and I've seen that .410 is now considered adequate for turkey and rabbit, however I wouldn't feel comfortable taking a deer with it.
I'd like to keep it simple with a single shot, however I'm not opposed to a semi/pump if I could get more benefit out of using one.
I'm leaning towards 20 gauge. What does everyone think? I don't have a lot of money, kind of getting back on my feet once I return, so I'm just hopeful that I can find a suitable gauge that will satisfy what I'm looking to hunt for.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
- Tim
I'm heading back to Indiana after living in Japan since 2009.
I never really hunted much growing up, but I'd like to get into it with my boys eventually.
My question is this. I'm looking at a good all around gauge for a shotgun. I'd like to hunt deer mostly, but I'd like to keep the door open for rabbit and turkey as well. I've been doing a lot of research as of late, and I've seen that .410 is now considered adequate for turkey and rabbit, however I wouldn't feel comfortable taking a deer with it.
I'd like to keep it simple with a single shot, however I'm not opposed to a semi/pump if I could get more benefit out of using one.
I'm leaning towards 20 gauge. What does everyone think? I don't have a lot of money, kind of getting back on my feet once I return, so I'm just hopeful that I can find a suitable gauge that will satisfy what I'm looking to hunt for.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
- Tim
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