The 2 gauge shotgun, also known as a punt gun, is the largest hunting shotgun in the world. These firearms were common in the late 19th Century, but they’ve fallen into obscurity over the last 100 years.

The Gun Nuts takes a look at the punt gun, one of the biggest, baddest guns ever used to hunt waterfowls. These massive guns can take out a large number of birds in one shot.

Gauge is commonly used today in reference to shotguns, though historically it was first used in muzzle-loading long guns such as muskets, then later on in breech-loading long guns including single-shot and double rifles, which were made in sizes up to 2 bore during their heyday in the mid to late 19th century, being originally loaded as black ...

For example, the 10 gauge has #2, #4, #5 shot, which are all common for waterfowl and the bigger #2 shot in 10 gauge is a great combo for a goose hunter. Likewise, it is available in the larger BB shots and buck shots, so you can use it for big game as well.

2024年2月17日 · 2-gauge shotguns are typically used for hunting large game like waterfowl, turkey, and deer. The larger gauge allows for more powerful and wider spread shots, making it an effective choice for hunting bigger animals.

2016年6月23日 · The Act also designates gauges A to P, excluding G, I and N, larger than all but 1 and 2 gauge. A gauge, for example, has a bore diameter of 2 inches.

For game, such as squirrel, prairie dog, rabbit, pheasant (short range) and grouse (long range) a #7-1/2 or #6 is the go-to shot size. Hunting pheasant or chuckar long range usually requires a #6 or #4 lead shot.

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The Browning® Maxus II 12-Ga. Shotgun is perfect for your waterfowl adventures. The Power Drive Gas System provides fast, reliable cycling of all shot shells, including 3.5" magnum loads, plus it reduces felt recoil.

Here's what you need to know about shotgun gauges, to include the differences between 10 gauge vs 12 gauge vs 20 gauge and other popular bore sizes.