20 Ga. USH for Deer?

[Crazy Coot]

I'm getting ready to purchase an Ultra Slug Hunter for deer but I can't decide on a 12 gauge or a 20 gauge.    Does a 20 gauge have enough knock-down power outside of 100 yards?  Is the accuracy of a 20 gauge better than a 12 gauge?  Any help would be much appreciated. 

[12ptdroptine]

I am having the same question's...Last year I HAD to have the USH 12.... Till I shot it!  It is the talo speacial with the thumbhole stock Beautiful gun... Seems to like lightfield's ok...  Wouldnt tolerate the SST I have been buying up some other brands for when and IF I get my courage up to shoot it again. I want to put together a slug gun that is capable of 200 yd accuracy. I even got a GREAT deal here on a like new 12 ga prohunter barrel for my Encore. But after getting my hands on it I see a MULE in disguise...shoulder hurts just looking at it. I have a couple friends that have the 20ga USH and say they kick no more than a .410. And Accuracy is 2" groups and under @100yds for them... The ballistics on the 12 and 20 are very close to 150yds. Every person that I have asked has told me that a 20ga is plenty enough out to 200 yds ...If we fo our part.... I want to get a 20 for my Encore.. And am thinking REAL seriously about another USH in 20 for my wife..And a precious little granddaughter growing up..she is onlu just shy of 4 right now...But I cant wait for the day  when I get to take her out with me......Anyway back to the subject, I think a 20 sighted in with the right bullet will be plenty. Good Luck Drop

[3s3k]

 

 I would highly recommend the 20ga USH ,have had one for three years and is more then enough gun for deer size game.GL

[whiskytangofoxtrot]

The 12 ga USH is one of the lightest recoiling 12 ga slug guns on the market mostly due to its weight.  Also understand that the ammunition you fire makes a huge difference on recoil.  I am not understanding many people's complaints to the recoil.  Maybe it's just that I grew up hunting in a shotgun only state.  Try firing an 870 or 500 slug gun in 12 ga with 3" magnums and >1oz slugs.  Then you will feel some recoil.

[burntmuch]

The 12 guage USH shoots great but It ll wear you out carrying it. its real heavy. I went with the 20 & love it

[knight0334]

A 20ga slug is more than capable at 100+ yards considering deer can be taken with a 357mag which is much less powerful at 100yrds.

[Bugtussle]

I''ve had the 20 for 7 years.   7 shots 7 deer.  None  went over 20 yards before going down.  Most piled up in a heap without a step.  Use Win. partiton gold slugs. 2 3/4 in.

[PHATINJUN]

Your buddies give you a little wink when they tell ya it kicks no more than the .410 I does give a very good wallop but not as bad as the 12 and is more than capable but it's not a 200yard gun by any means. Kurt

[Flingarrows]

Ive taken a couple deer with my 20 ush, but all were 40 yards or less. it shoots real nice groups at 100 yds at the range, though. I think that you would be real happy with either gun.

I shoot the lightfield slugs, and the recoil seems to be a little less than the other mag loads. I tried the Hornady slugs last year. they shot a little down and left form the lightfields, but still grouped well

[mspaci]

over 40 kills with mine & had no problems. Mike