Originally Posted By: salopian
I prefer (and love) 8 bore, why can't you guys use 8 bore?


Salopian - I think it is because 8 bore and larger bores were banned (for waterfowl shooting) in North America back in the mid 20's or 30's for fear of them becoming widespread market gunning tools taking great swathes of waterfowl. Ironic that an 8-gauge is not a punt gun which is what the focus of any legislation likely was targetting. I may be incorrect, but I think in some states, they can however still be used for turkey/pigeon etc?