In this 12 gauge vs 20 gauge showdown, our shotgun editor explores the differences between the two popular gauges.

Sub-gauge shotguns are trendy, thanks to improved shotshells. But that doesn't necessarily make a 20-gauge better than a 12.

A good deal on a slightly used Winchester 1200 20-ga. pump-action shotgun showed up at a local sporting goods store just in time for my grandson to start practicing for bird hunting.

All of those things make it an ideal dove hunting gun. Nobody uses 3-inch shells for dove hunting, and a full choke squeezing tight patterns from 1-ounce of copper-plated, No. 7 1/2 lead shot will ...

12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge Turkey Gun Basics Before we dive into the details, it’s best to establish the basics. First of all, turkey hunting is best when it’s a close-range game.