Originally Posted By: Wonko the Sane
Everyone knows that 28gm or 24gm loads from a 12ga hit harder than the same weight from a 20ga, or any other for that matter. That is why all international competition shooters never accepted the 20ga as an alternative to the 12ga as shot loads were reduced for competition.

simple fact innit


I don't know about the "hit harder" factor, but the same wt load tends to recoil more from the smaller gun. And the 12 should pattern better. Thats enough reason to stay with the 12.

John