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    Shotgun shell question

    What are pros and cons relating to this / what do you gain or loose
    12ga 2 3/4” shells 6 shot 1 1/4 oz shot
    VS
    20 ga 3” shell 6 shot 1 1/4 oz shot

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    #2
    Smaller gauges with the same load are more prone to pattern stringing. 20 gauge likely means lighter gun at the expense of more recoil.
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    #3
    In lead shot, it makes a difference as per above—the length of the shot column in the bore deforms the shot worse, which results in a poorer pattern as the deformed shot becomes flyers that drop out of the pattern. In steel or tungsten it makes much less difference because the shot doesnt deform.