The Truth About 20 Gauge Shotguns Nobody Tells You
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Is the 20 gauge shotgun just a weaker 12 gauge? We analyze the ballistics and handling to see if it belongs on your range.
The debate between gauge sizes often ignores the nuances of physics. While many shooters gravitate toward larger platforms for raw payload, the 20 gauge shotgun offers a distinct set of advantages regarding shotgun recoil and overall weight. By examining the relationship between load density and energy transfer, we can determine when a lighter platform provides a legitimate performance benefit.
Proper shotgun handling remains the foundation of consistency, and the lighter profile of these guns can significantly improve your swing speed and fatigue management. This analysis focuses on how these factors translate to real-world results during clay target shooting. Choosing the right tool requires an objective look at your specific needs rather than relying on common range myths.
Subscribe for weekly shotgun performance breakdowns, and tell us in the comments: have you ever switched to a 20 gauge for your sporting clays rounds?
That is the difference between simply shooting a shotgun and actually understanding how your shotgun works.
If you are serious about improving your clay shooting, understanding the relationship between your gun, ammunition, choke, pattern, and technique can help you make better decisions on the range.
Watch the full video to understand the real advantages and limitations of the 20 gauge—and why experienced shooters should evaluate it as a complete shooting system rather than simply calling it a “small shotgun.”
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It is rarely mentioned except by good shooters.
12 gauge, 1 1/8 oz, 2 3/4 dram - 1145 feet per second. 12 gauge, 1 1/8 oz, 3 dram - 1200 feet per second
Sub - gauge - 20, 28 and 410. 20 gauge 7/8 oz, 28 gauge 3/4 oz, 410 - 1/2 oz. All start at 1200 feet per second. You can get faster loads to 1300 feet per second.
For skeet - # 9 or # 8 shot. For Trap - #8 or # 7 1/2 shot. For sporting clays - depends on distance - normally #8 or # 7 1/2 shot.
The lighter the gun, the more felt recoil. If recoil is a problem - get a better butt pad, or make sure you have extended forcing cones.
If you have a problem with muzzle jump - possible corrections - ported choke tubes, barrel weight, barrel porting,
If you are not hitting as well as your 12 gauge - set up the 20 gauge to the exact same point of impact as your 12 gauge.
If you have an over/under - you can get a tube set - converts from 12 gauge to 20 gauge (or 28 or 410 - Briley, from Huston TX, is the best place to get tube set(s). If you have a tube set, just shoot the same as your 12 gauge.
You still have to have the correct basics - correct gun mount and stance. Enough weight on the front foot, so you are not pushed back. All turning is done with the front leg (right handed shooter - left leg - left handed shooter - right leg ) Never shift weight from side to side. Always, stay on the front leg and turn on the front leg. Never move the gun with your arms. (the upper body goes along for the ride ). You arms are just gun holders. You should have a slight bend in the waist ( bend to forward side ) and both knees face the same direction and are unlocked/slight bend.
Keep your head on the gun - before, during and after the shot. How long after - for a full 1 to 2 seconds.
You can powder targets with a 12, 20, 28 or 410. All you need is a visible chip for the target to count as dead.
Get the DVD, Championship Skeet, by Todd Bender, to learn basics for skeet, trap and sporting clays. Same basics are used in all 3.
putting all this info to someone who knows cartridges and guns show you are not bothered in checking the facts
AI generated guns and people are of no benefit
and a 28 gram 20 guage load in a light gun will kick way harder that a 12 guage load
The Truth About 20 Gauge Shotguns Nobody Tells You
NoRecoil Shotgun
12,148 views
#20Gauge #ClayShooting #NoRecoilShotgun
Is the 20 gauge shotgun just a weaker 12 gauge? We analyze the ballistics and handling to see if it belongs on your range.
The debate between gauge sizes often ignores the nuances of physics. While many shooters gravitate toward larger platforms for raw payload, the 20 gauge shotgun offers a distinct set of advantages regarding shotgun recoil and overall weight. By examining the relationship between load density and energy transfer, we can determine when a lighter platform provides a legitimate performance benefit.
Proper shotgun handling remains the foundation of consistency, and the lighter profile of these guns can significantly improve your swing speed and fatigue management. This analysis focuses on how these factors translate to real-world results during clay target shooting. Choosing the right tool requires an objective look at your specific needs rather than relying on common range myths.
Subscribe for weekly shotgun performance breakdowns, and tell us in the comments: have you ever switched to a 20 gauge for your sporting clays rounds?
That is the difference between simply shooting a shotgun and actually understanding how your shotgun works.
If you are serious about improving your clay shooting, understanding the relationship between your gun, ammunition, choke, pattern, and technique can help you make better decisions on the range.
Watch the full video to understand the real advantages and limitations of the 20 gauge—and why experienced shooters should evaluate it as a complete shooting system rather than simply calling it a “small shotgun.”
👍 If you found this video useful, LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to NoRecoil Shotgun for more practical clay-shooting education.
💬 COMMENT below: Do you shoot 20 gauge, 12 gauge, or both? And what do you notice most when switching between them?
#20Gauge #ClayShooting #ShotgunShooting #SportingClays #ShotgunTraining #ShotgunTips #ClayTargets #ShotgunAmmunition #ShotgunChoke #NoRecoilShotgun