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A 20 gauge shotgun is enough for duck hunting if your blind and decoys are close together and you are a good shot. Around here most use a 12 gauge. The decoys are farther away from the blinds in these swamps and a 12 gauge maintains its pattern over a greater distance.
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∙ 12y agothat would be ok for very close range. but not ideal, 12 gauge is what i use. its most hunters #1 and most recommended choice. plus for personal preference i would use a higher shot for pheasant, especially if the dogs you are with are flushing pheasant from far away. and if that is the case than think about using a choke. if you are thinking about do waterfowl than i would defiantly use a 12 or even 10 gauge. but again to answer your question i would highly suggest you get a 12 gauge for more effective hunting. again 12 gauges are fun to use and once you use a 12 gauge i gaurentee you will fall in love with your 12 gauge, and never go back to your 20.
i hope that answered your question, and i hope this helps too.
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