A 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge shotgun is more often considered suitable and widely used for hunting. Another consideration would be what one is hunting such as birds, deer, fox, or squirrels. It is considered a personal preference in hunting.
Shotguns and rifles
Pretty much the same as now- rifles and shotguns. Most rifles were bolt action, most shotguns were top break or pump.
Hunting, self protection, target shooting.
NO. You need to use a bow to get the most meat out of it.NO. You need to use a bow to get the most meat out of it.YES. there are 500,000 deer hunters who would choose a shotgun over a bow
I have heard of 4 gauge shotguns used to bust up slag in steel furnaces. 10 gauge is the largest available today for hunting & defense.
PROTECTED FROM HUNTING,AND PROVIDING SUITABLE HABITAT.
various weapons including compound or recurve bows, rifles, muzzleloaders, shotguns, crossbows, and the occaisional pistol
No, females do most of the hunting.
Yes, shotguns were used, although it was only until later in the war that they became standard issue. Some soldiers privately purchased hunting shotguns and modified them for used in the trenches, as they were found to be highly useful in the cramped environment of the trenches, where they became known as "trench guns".
They now use assault rifles , hunting rifles , shotguns , handguns and bladed weaponry
The comparative forms of "suitable" are "more suitable" and "less suitable". The superlative forms of "suitable" are "most suitable" and "least suitable".
Many states allow rifle hunting. just check out any states hunting website and you will find your answer. I know most Midwest and west states allow rifle hunting. In the east, nc, sc, ga, western VA, tn, KY, pa, fl. As far as shotguns in the east, NJ, NY, MA, and OH are shotgun only...