What is it with America's lovefest with the small gauge shotgun? I don't think anyone would argue with the superiority of the 12 bore in terms of harvesting game and the 12 is almost certainly more efficacious in terms of clay pigeons as compared to smallbores; hence the reason for the 12 ga for trap shooting. Now, why, if the gun is clearly advantageous for most shooting venues is there a rage in America for the sub gauges?? The subgauges are very much more expensive in terms of the cost of the gun and even the shells cost a lot more. Why then is there such demand and premium for 16, 20, 28 and .410 bore shotguns when a 12 will work just fine, if not better?? Even weight of the gun is not that much of a factor as there are light weight 12's out there. I just don't see much advantage for smaller gauge guns given the premium in cost of shells and guns. And in Europe, eg, England, the 12b is well established. Why not here? What's your opinion?
