Originally Posted By: wmd
I disagree with you guys. There is almost a 1:1 mapping of 12 ga slugs to 20 ga slugs (brand and construction).

If you are not shooting a rifled barreled slug gun, I could see possibly toting a 12, but if you can shoot sabots, I just don't think you shortchange yourself carrying a 20. I have an 1100 12 ga and shoot SSTs and it is a death-ray, but I carry my son's 20 ga 1187 if I hunt by myself.

I agree with that fact that is pretty much a 1:1 mapping for sure. I have just reached the conclusion that all 12 and 20 gauge slugs BOTH suck compared to high powered rifles. Hence, I choose the 12 because they are heavier across the board and will penetrate better across the board as a result (for a higher probability of having an exit wound and a good blood trail), all else being equal. I would much rather be toting a .308 shooting Partitions or a Barnes bullet all day over either of them. grin

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