I don't even own a 12 gauge anymore. Once you get used to carrying a nice light,trim and well balanced 20 gauge I see no need for a 12 gauge on smaller birds. Most 12 gauge guns even if they are on a light weight frame still feel clubby to me compared to a trim 20 gauge. Yes there may be 12 gauge exceptions but I am speaking in general field gun terms. I can see where a 12 for waterfowl would give you some advantage esp. being you don't have to lug the gun around. But for true upland hunting and scuffing up the boot leather give me a 20.
I shoot a 20. Gives them a chance.
I shoot 12s. Trust me, giving them a chance has little to do with gauge!
Hey man, that’s me in spades too much of the time !!To tel the truth I just like the way it shoots.
Wish I liked the way I shoot. ?