I have shot shotguns on game for 4 decades. I started shooting a Parker and Remington 2 7/8" 10ga aka short ten 3 years ago.
First, reloading is an absolute economic necessity unless you can afford to shoot RST 10ga shells at about $30 a box of 25. Crow hunting I go through around 800 shells annually.
Cutting hulls and reloading 2 7/8" is simple once you are set up for it, and it is very satisfying to shoot such a unique cartridge or so I think.
I can tell you that for long range shooting 50 yards and beyond, the short ten is heads and shoulders over 12ga. It's a blast.
The guns are heavy (Parker is 10-5, Remington is 8-12) and the barrels long (32"). Did I mention they are a blast?
