Could I get an explanation longer than eli5? What are the different uses and purposes of gauges, etc.
I'm not a gun guy and googling didn't help much. Although I did find that graphic.
Could I get an explanation longer than eli5? What are the different uses and purposes of gauges, etc.
I'm not a gun guy and googling didn't help much. Although I did find that graphic.
12 ga is for bigger game, turkey, deer, but can be used for smaller. one you get to 20 ga it mostly small animals or waterfowl. 410 is for short range but mostly useless. those are really the only 3 gauges youd ever possibly use, and you probably would only use 12 or 20. 20 is a good as a starter if youve never shot one before.
heres a site that explains their uses and goes over some other weird gauges https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/shotgun-gauges-10-vs-12-vs-16-vs-20-vs-28-vs-410/