Gauge Shotgun

MEC 650 Shotgun Reloading Press Complete Transfer Bar Head Assembly 12 Gauge Lot US $28.00

Remington 1100 11 87 Shotgun Stock Handguard 12 Gauge US $56.00

Military Issued Ammo Pouch 410 Bore 10 12 16 20 28 Gauge Ga Shotgun Surplus US $4.76

Lee Loader for 16 Gauge Shotgun 2 3 4inch Shells Vintage US $20.29

Vintage Savage Four Tenner Sub Gauge Shotgun Adapter In Original Box US $47.00

CAL 223 Rem Gauge Sightmark Laser Bore Sighter Boresight Red Dot Shotgun US $9.50

VINTAGE REMINGTON 870 SHOTGUN BARREL 12 GAUGE 2 3 4 MODIFIED PLAIN BRL 28 US $41.00

MOSSBERG 500 Shotgun 32 Custom Meat Block Shoot Barrel 12 gauge Wildberry Bull US $201.89

Bore Snake Gun Cleaner for 12 Gauge Shotguns US $4.27

Vintage Lee Loader for 16 Gauge Shotgun 2 3 4 inch Shells US $11.50

WINCHESTER FULL CHOKE TUBE 20 Gauge Shotgun Parts US $12.50

MEC 600 JR 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN RELOADER US $77.45

BARREL FOR AN ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN US $75.96

Remington 870 Factory 12 gauge shotgun 26 inch barrel new 3 magnum matte black US $102.50

Gauge Shotgun

What kind of game is good to hunt with a 12 gauge shotgun?

Also, have you ever killed a deer with a 12 gauge shotgun?

Depending on how you load (and a bit on the gun you choose), the 12 gauge is capable of taking most game animals. I use a 12 gauge to hunt rabbits through the winter, turkey in the spring and fall, and deer in the fall.

Growing up in a state with extreme restrictions on rifles for hunting(Indiana), I grew accustomed to using a shotgun for all of my hunting (occasionally I would pull out the .22 for rabbit or squirrel). You can load it for small game with smaller shot (sizes 8 to 6) or for tougher game with a heavier load (sizes 6 to 2). When you need absolute stopping power, you can reach for 00Buck, 000Buck, or a slug to do the job (be sure to use the right barrel for a slug...do a search if you don't know).

If you only had one gun to own, it should probably be the 12 gauge for all of it's versatility and reliability.

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Hunting squirrels in the early season will bring you into a somewhat paradoxical situation as it is considered the easiest time for finding them but the conditions a hunter will face are quite difficult. Squirrels can often be on the move during the late morning and again in the period from early afternoon until dusk while they create a hoard for the bleaker winter months ahead. Later in the season, those movement periods are significantly shorter.

The bad news for squirrel hunters is that these small critters have many places in which they could and will easily hide if they are disturbed. If a squirrel spots a hunter he does not have to run very far to find a leafy tree and he will most likely scooting through a lot of understory growth while he dashes to it. With other words, finding squirrels is a piece of cake but getting a good position for a clear shot is a very different thing. The good part is that it makes squirrel hunting a little bit harder in comparison to "normal" circumstances. As far as choosing a gun for this activity, there are very active debates regarding which is better: a shotgun or a .22 rifle. "Conventional wisdom" shows that a shotgun is preferred in the early season, when the vegetation is relatively thick and the squirrels are always on the move. After the winter brings bare-branch vistas as well as noisy walking conditions, the rifle is the wise choice.

Regarding squirrel hunting there is not a hunting tactic per say – just find them and kill them. A very simple concept that can be accomplished in a variety of ways. For many hunters, the most convenient way to cover ground is at a moderate pace and shoot whatever stands in the way – another simple concept you may say. People that do not have the patience to see what stands in the next patch of hardwoods use this technique.

Any gun should do the trick, starting from the .410 to the monster .12 gauge. For the larger gauges, you will not need more than an ounce of shot. As far as the shot size is concerned, the vast majority of experienced squirrel hunters affirm that the no. 4 is too much and no.8 too light, making the no.6 the best way to go. If you prefer to sit rather than walk, opt for an accurate .22 rimfire. Almost any .22 rifle manufactured by the well-known companies should do the trick and can produce a 50-yard "headshot" accuracy. For a scope, hunters recommend a 1-inch or 30mm-diameter big game scope for rimfire rifles.

The ideal solution is to choose a more expensive (but do not overdo) scope or change your big game scope to a 50 parallax set. The loads for your gun are very important but there is no such thing as to choosing "the best" ones. Money is not a very accurate indicator for performance so choose wisely.

For some people it may sound simple while for other it may sound difficult, either way, squirrel hunting is fun and rewarding.

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