Hey Guys. So i am going to be hunting in Frederick, Maryland where you cannot use rifles. I have a 12 gauge 11-87 Sportsman with a 28 inch barrel and a 870 express in 20 gauge with a shorter barrel. I may be in a blind overlooking a field or in heavy woods. None of my shots will be over 50 yds. Should i go with the 12 for its knockdown power and less maneuverability or is the 20 enough to put down a deer with the right shot. I have never shotgun hunted before and have no idea which to use. Buckshot is illegal in Maryland so i will be using slugs with a rifled choke-tube. Thanks guys! -Jack
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Hey Guys. So i am going to be hunting in Frederick, Maryland where you cannot use rifles. I have a 12 gauge 11-87 Sportsman wi
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All kinds of good hunting tips below.
You probably CAN'T get a proper answer without trying out both shotguns. What choke is the 12-gauge?
A 20-gauge is quite capable of taking a deer.
I wouldn't be overly concerned about "maneuverability", as there won't be THAT much difference, particularly if you're in a blind.
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