What is a 20g shotgun good for?

20-gauge shotguns are especially suitable for hunting game birds such as quail, grouse, turkey, and other game when using shot shells. A 20-gauge can also shoot slugs and buckshot and thereby become an effective deer-hunting gun.

Is a 410 shotgun good for home protection?

The . 410-bore shotgun has long been dismissed as a useful home-protection option when compared to the more potent 12-ga. 410 ammunition back then consisted of sporting-purpose birdshot loads, which are not suitable for self defense (more on that later).

How bad is a 20-gauge recoil?

20-gauge shotshell—Many might consider this one borderline, but let’s run some numbers based on popular target loads: 28-gauge ¾ -ounce-12.8 ft. -lbs. recoil energy; 20-gauge 1 ounce-21.0 ft. The 20-gauge skews closer to the 28 than to the big 12, which kicks 37 percent harder.

What’s the best gauge shotgun for home defense?

12-gauge
The 12-gauge load most often recommended for home defense is the standard 2 ¾-inch No. 4 buckshot load holding 27 pellets, launched at 1,100 to 1,200 fps.

Should I buy a 410 shotgun?

Many refer to the . 410 as a “fun gun,” and to the extent it is used with good sense, it really is. There’s minimal recoil and it can consistently kill game within 25 yards.

How much recoil does a 410 have?

Shotgun Recoil Chart

Gauge, Length & Ounce Shot with Muzzle Velocity	Weight of Firearm	Recoil Energy (ft. lbs.)
.410, 2.5″ – 1/2 oz / 1200 fps	5.5	7.1
.410, 3″ – 11/16 oz / 1135 fps	5.5	10.5
28 Gauge, 2.75″ – 3/4 oz / 1200 fps	6.0	12.8
20 Gauge, 2.75″ – 7/8 oz / 1200 fps	6.5	16.1

What is better a 20 gauge or a 12 gauge?

Because a 12 gauge shotgun shell has more volume than a 20 gauge shotgun shell, it fits more powder and bigger projectiles. This means you will get a harder-hitting shot at a greater effective distance with a 12 gauge than you will with a 20 gauge.

What semi auto shotgun holds the most rounds?

Kel-Tec KSG-25
The Kel-Tec KSG-25 bullpup shotgun however flips conventional wisdom on its head, producing a shotgun that can store an astounding forty-one shots of ammunition internally. The KSG-25’s design makes it by far the largest capacity shotgun on the civilian market and a unique addition to a gun owner’s collection.