12 Gauges Are Overrated Change my mind

[jmez]

Anyone use a 410 for anything other than slow moving turkeys or squirrels and rabbits?

All I shoot when grouse hunting. Sometimes for pheasants.

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[Jason Snyder]

16 gauge ammo is easy to find. You won’t always buy it local, but who cares? Order a case or two at time when you can find a free shipping deal.

 

[Curtdog]

Switched from a 12 gauge Benelli SBE to exclusively shooting 28 Tri-Star Bristol SxS this year for upland birds, out west chasing Chukars, Huns, Quail, and Pheasants. I am shooting over a GSP and Black Lab.

I have found that if I do my part right inside of 35 yards the birds crunch dead strictly shooting #6 lead all season with a Modified and IM choke (except chukars, a 20 would be nice in those rugged mountains). The reduced recoil, follow-up shots, and less damaged birds have been the upside.

I missed birds this year don't get me wrong but the difference between 28 and 12 killing power was minmal (maybe 10-20 birds a season)

I am curious what everyone's thoughts are on the 12 vs sub gauges for Upland Birds. I am convinced that anything over 20 is overkill for Upland Birds.

I don’t disagree with the fact that for most upland birds anything over 20 can be overkill. My wife uses a 20 every year for turkey as well. My only problem with some of the gauges besides 12 and 20 is the availability of the rounds. I don’t find myself forgetting to bring my ammo on trips but I like to know that if I did I can find what I need easily and it’s hard to argue with the availability of 20 and 12 gauge ammo!