Comments on: .410 Bore VS 20 Gauge Shotguns

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:37:21 +0000

Can anyone tell me a good 20 gauge model that I should be looking for?

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:47:59 +0000

My wife and I have been discussing the possibility of her also getting a shotgun. After reading your review we have decided that a 20 gauge will be more practical. Now does anyone have a best manufacturer suggestion?

By: Barney

Barney — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:56:30 +0000

This may sound nuts but I am deciding on a home defense weapon. It is between the 20 and 410. I was going with the 410 as I will not be using it outside and as I also do not want to kill even an intruder I am more apt to use and pull the trigger on a 410 than a 20. I would prefer to scare them off and give them a small incentive to mend the error of their ways rather than kill them
Googy ?

By: Florabelle

Florabelle — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:52:59 +0000

Thanks you soo much for this! I’m a 4’11” chica, just getting into hunting. I was almost going to settle for .410 until I read this. Very informative, and I think a 20 gauge will be perfect, since my boyfriend will have his 12 gauge.

By: Randy Weathersby

Randy Weathersby — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:40:37 +0000

In reply to Randy Weathersby. I shoot a 20 Gauge Savage pump with a full choke.

By: Randy Weathersby

Randy Weathersby — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:38:35 +0000

I’ve seen hunters using a 410 that wouldn’t reach a squirrel at the top of a tree. I like the 20 gauge Winchester Heavy Game load with 1 oz of #6. They have much better range and don’t tear up the meat too bad. Most of the shot goes clean through. I like #4 and #5 shot too, but, those are hard to find.

By: Lampwick

Lampwick — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 09:31:09 +0000

In reply to William Christopher Shreves. I recently purchaced a IfC top end for ar15 chambered in. 410. 3" chamber, and being semi-auto/gas operatoed, recoil is almost nonexistent ttps://photos.app.goo.gl/UE1uNmiP34UYUA59A

By: William Christopher Shreves

William Christopher Shreves — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:44:05 +0000

Thank you for all the information, I was undecided between the 2 but now I’m definitely going with the 20 gauge for home defense.

By: Sam M

Sam M — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:39:02 +0000

Thank you! We really appreciate the feedback and your kind words.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 07 May 2019 12:24:22 +0000

Thank you for the well written and very informative article!!!