how far will a 12 gauge shotgun shoot?
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Why, are you thinking of going hunting with Cheney?
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Max range is well over 1000 yards - I shoot my 308 at 1000 from time to time, and that's considered a moderate-powered rifle. 338 Lapua Magnum or 300 Winchester Magnum can reach well beyond a mile.\n\nAt those distances, there are really 4 factors that limit accuracy. Firstly, the precision of ranging equipment that is used. If I estimate a target at 1200 yards but it's really at 1400 yards, I might miss it entirely - or fire a shot at the knees rather than the chest.\n\nWind is another factor, and over a mile's distance the wind can vary. 300 yards out there might be a 10mph wind from the left, but there might also be a 5 mph wind from the right at 800 yards. This will have serious effect on the shot's path.\n\nThe accuracy of the rifle is important, too. Accuracy is generally measured in "minute of angle", or roughly 1 inch at 100 yards. So, a 1/4MOA rifle (fairly common among precision rifles) means the shot will vary by 1/4 inch at 100 yards. That also means that at 1400 yards, the bullet's impact can vary by up to 3.5 inches. That's enough to miss a marginal head shot, and that's under controlled conditions, which the sniper never has.\n\nThe last one is, of course, the sniper himself. At short distances the mere act of breathing can have an effect on the rifle; it will bob up and down in time to your lungs. There's a simple fix for that, though - stop breathing long enough to acquire the target and squeeze off the shot. There's a factor at long range that you can't overcome, though - your heartbeat. Your rifle will also move, ever so slightly, in time to your heartbeat because your blood vessels actually move you through hydraulic action. Just a bit, but enough. experienced long-range snipers will not lie prone, but actually prop themselves up just a bitso only their knee and elbow bones are touching the ground. Blood doesn't flow across those surfaces, so heartbeat doesn't move you as much. It's still visible because of your hands, but it's less than your arms or legs. Acquire the target, "learn" where your heatbeat is guiding the reticle, aim, and squeeze between beats.
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It depends on your classification of large. The .30/06 has the longest range and is the general caliber that most people can withstand in recoil and weight. In Arizona 300-400 yard shots are common and small little coues whitetail deer and .30/06 150-180 grain bullets drop them fine so do the 130 grain .270 and 7mm do well too. I would not recommend the .243, it is a nice flat shooting cartridge which is good for long range, but you have to hit them right to get a good kill, which isn't ideal for long range where you would have to track them if you miss. The .30/06 wont do good either if you miss, but there is alot more diameter and energy going downrange. I know, i know velocity equals on paper energy but I personally think that big heavy bullet is better than a light super fast one. Plus if you factor in the effect of wind, the .30/06 is 100x more wind resistant. My .25/06 little .25 bullet gets blown around in light winds. Plus if you practice more with the .30/06 and understand bullet drop, you will have a great all around weapon whereas the .243 is limited to deer and smaller species. The .30/06 will take game up to moose and black bear. Don't listen to people who say it doesn't work on elk, I have shot many and they drop real fast, farthest I had to track one was 100 yards. My dad shot one at 300 yards with two shots, one busted the front shoulder the other right through the heart. I personally think the shoulder shot was amazing at 300 yards to do that much damage to the shoulder. He missed probably due to buck fever, it was the biggest bull the game warden had seen up there in years. That was last season. The .30/06 is all you need and it is a good short range cartridge too, use with with 180s which are good for elk and I just took one this last season with an 80 yard shot, right through both lungs the bullet exited making a half-cent size hole. The elk ran 30 yards uphill and died. \n\nThe .50 BMG would split a deer in half, it does so to humans and blows heads, arms and legs off, too much gun, unless you are shooting at 5,000 yards. \n\nA howitzer is impractical and there would be no meat left and like the gau 8 it is pretty much illegal in all U.S. states.
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20 yards long, 12 yards wide
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I think you should have several. A Mossburg 590 12 guage is good. You should have a simi auto hand gun, and either an AR 15 or a AK-47.
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I believe someone made an 8 gauge. Not sure who or when. I bet it would kick like a mule. lol
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I started clay bird and skeet shooting 12 years ago and have competed at a national level. I started using a side by side 12 gauge. I have used other but find a side by side a lot easier to shoot with and still use one. Get yourself a custom made stock with a monte carlo style( raised where you rest your cheek). If you start using a standard stock tape a bit of cardboard to see if monte carlo is your style.
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How about at a shooting range?
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Remington 870 express will out shoot many guns that cost much more. Less than $300.
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If you'll look at Savage, they have about made about everything you can think of.\n\n12 Gauge with 30/30 combo.\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2685050\n\nI've seen 12 Gauge with 30-06' also.\n\nAlso interesting are the Rossi "Matched Set".\nYou get a break-open single shot gun with 3 barrels for $300.\n\nConsists of a muzzle-loader, a rifle, and shotgun (12 GA/.243 WIN/.50 CAL). Or a muzzle-loader, and 2 rifle calibers (17HMR/ 270 Win/50 CAL)\nOther variations (youth stock standard) have 20 gauge, .22 LR, &.50 CAL or  .410 gauge, 22 LR & .45 CAL.\n\nKinda different...  You can order the 20 gauge from Walmart.\nhttp://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=S1224350M&category=MATCHEDSET\n\nHere a google search that will show you lots more.\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?&q=+rifle+shotgun+combo
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From what I've seen, around 12 feet.
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It depends a lot on where you live and the price of used shotguns in your area.\n\nI'd say around $90 - given the make and gauge.\n\nDepends a lot on condition and appearance also.
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your been fed a lot of bollocks hear again,\nThe killing zone of a ligal air rifle (anything under 12 ft lbs) is up to 20 yards and even then you have to be acurate ie head shots.\nGood shooting can be acomplished by a set of good sights and a silencer.\nYou mention shooting rabbits, squirrels and ducks, no problem there providing you can get close enough, On any bird up to the size of a phesant you should not have a problem with providing you can get close enough and their legal to shoot, Wildfowl genraly have a veary thick plumage so you may struggle to kill them,for the likes of gease i would say your wasting your time( certan spicies are  legal to shoot & no licence is requiare regardles of what some have said)\nOne bit of advice i will give you is if you intend to shoot any game bird, then you should purchas a game licence form your  local main post office, with out one it is iligal to shoot game in the british isls .Also make sure you have permision from the land owner whos land your shooting over otherwise your poaching and can also be done for armed tresspasing.\n\nIf you intend to get into hunting the way that you are, then it may not be a bad idea to apply for a shotgun/firearms certificate.\n\nFor anymore advice just e mail me,   your last e mail i could not reply to for some reason.
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http://www.shootnhunt.com/catalog/JM/ammunition/shotgun/game_loads_shotshells/remington/0308303.html
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12,756.3 km or 13950459.34 yds
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I think you would be too scared to shoot effectively, especially if confronted by a 12 foot grizzly in close proximity. First the anticipated recoil of large handgun would send your rounds into the dirt, air or adjacent trees. Secondly, the bear's violence of action will provoke spontaneous bodily reactions, like sudden jerks and movement, that would disturb the stillness required to aim and shoot a handgun effectively, regardless of your close quarters.  Let's see... if I were YOU, knowing that you are probably looking to confront a grizzly with a large handgun, possibly to prove something to yourself and others, I would first run to your brother, shoot him in the leg and pass the handgun to him.  Yes...  Then the grizzly would maul your brother and he might have a better chance of hitting him on the head with the barrel or butt of the weapon.  He could also kill himself before the bear tears him to bits.  Then, after your grieving, you'll have a good story to tell your buddies. good luck to you. -rt.
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is any part of the forearm touching the barrel?  \n\nwhen you are shooting it, are you in the standing position or do you shoot from a table with a rest?  if you shoot from a rest, make sure the barrel isn't touching anything.  if the barrel is resting on something, accuracy goes out the window.  \n\ntry a box of federals or winchesters.\n\nif it still isn't shooting tight, borrow someone elses scope and see what kind of group you can get at 80 yds.  you don't have to sight it in, just see what kind of group you get.  if it's tighter, the problem is in your scope.