TW1990 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hello all Come next month will start looking for a new game gun for the following season as this one as been one to forget with a miss firing terrible fitting 12 bore . Thw gun will be Mainly for walked up and mini driven game. There seems to be alot of positive press towards 28bores but is there really that much difference between one and 20 bore? Part from more pellet count in a 20 bore? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Just buy a lightweight 12 bore side by side. Better choice of ammo, carries better, open or closed, when walking up game. Opens wider and easier to load than an O/U. Double triggers give instant choke choice. A good English boxlock, average weight under 6 1/4 lbs. Average O/U 20 bore 6 1/4 lbs. give or take an ounce. Side by side is easier to have fitted, due to lack of stock bolt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj939 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I would say you will notice less of a difference going from 12 to 20 compared to 20 to 28. It's definitely a bigger change going 12-28. I find for my ability, (or in ability as it may be) that my range is more or less the same 12 to 20. But I'd knock 10 yards off with the 28. I'd go 20, 28 for me might be a little light on some taller birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW1990 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks for replys, both offering good views! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 A 20 would be far more versatile with 21- 28 gram loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I got myself some gauge adapters. In my case a set of 12 to 28 adapters from Gaugemate.com. I shot them last weekend in my 12ga OU - and it was quite fun. Only 16gram cartridges (all I could find), barely any recoil, and managed to hit a few clays with it too I'm thinking of getting an inexpensive non-ejector SBS to leave these in there permanently - perhaps cutting down the stock so my younger son can handle it. Though there are a few disadvantages - like it not ejecting or extracting the shell - for $99 (plus shipping) certainly cheaper than buying a new gun for the odd times you want to shoot a different calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I use a 28 bore for most of my game shooting and love it. However it will be an easier change from 12 to 20 you also get more cartridge choice at better prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Cartridge choice? Loads? Shot size? Drop the fat lass (12/20 ) and walk around with a super model. 28g is the way to go......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I would say you will notice less of a difference going from 12 to 20 compared to 20 to 28. It's definitely a bigger change going 12-28. I find for my ability, (or in ability as it may be) that my range is more or less the same 12 to 20. But I'd knock 10 yards off with the 28. I'd go 20, 28 for me might be a little light on some taller birds +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 A 20 bore would be much more versatile, better range of cartridges, im still not convinced a 28 is up to it at range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I love my 28bore and think nothing of shooting the same birds as I would with a 12g. Fantastic for walked up shooting. If I was buying again I'd opt for the exact same gun as I have in a 20bore purely for cartridge choice and availability. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 The only limit I find with my 28 bore is that not all shop stock the cartridges I want. 20 bore most hold a good selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 The only limit I find with my 28 bore is that not all shop stock the cartridges I want. 20 bore most hold a good selection. At a Price ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 A lower price than 28 bore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Agreed, do not even mention .410" !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I love my 28bore and think nothing of shooting the same birds as I would with a 12g. Fantastic for walked up shooting. If I was buying again I'd opt for the exact same gun as I have in a 20bore purely for cartridge choice and availability. Figgy Couldn't agree more, I love my 28 bore but have been thinking along the same lines to getting a 20 purely for the cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sorry to interrupt this thread but I saw gauge adapters mentioned. Does anyone know of a UK stockist? They seem popular in USA but not over here. I'd really like a 10 to 12 g adapter so that I can get some practice in with my 10 at a reasonable cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sorry to interrupt this thread but I saw gauge adapters mentioned. Does anyone know of a UK stockist? They seem popular in USA but not over here. I'd really like a 10 to 12 g adapter so that I can get some practice in with my 10 at a reasonable cost. Nobody stocks the Gaugemates here as far as I know - but they will happily post them to the UK - I think postage is around $30. I bought them in the US on a recent trip over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Aris, Thanks for info, found their website and just e mailed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sorry to interrupt this thread but I saw gauge adapters mentioned. Does anyone know of a UK stockist? They seem popular in USA but not over here. I'd really like a 10 to 12 g adapter so that I can get some practice in with my 10 at a reasonable cost. Little Skeeters also sell them abit cheaper than Gauge Mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Aris, Welshwarrior, thanks for info. Just ordered 10 to 12g adapters from USA. Can't wait to get down the clay ground and blast off a few boxes of cheap 12g shells through the 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 They work very well. You wont win any speed loading competitions as they are a bit fiddly to get the spent cartridge out - but they do offer flexibility for a low price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Aris, Welshwarrior, thanks for info. Just ordered 10 to 12g adapters from USA. Can't wait to get down the clay ground and blast off a few boxes of cheap 12g shells through the 10. How did that adapter work out for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Little Skeeters also sell them abit cheaper than Gauge Mate.I have a pair of 12 to .410 Little Skeeters they are ok pattern very well in my light s/s 12ga. Prob sell them shortly as I am after another .410 or 28 ga pump or auto presently, having become fond of a liitle single .410 I aquired. The whole point to me is if they are out of range then I can perhaps have a crack at that one another day, if I personally was after range should I carry a 10ga? no, its about fun and challenge If I was worrying over 28 or twenty in terms of how far I could shoot them I should get a light 12 ga as that will better them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 No it won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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