Shell lenght ???

[fabsroman]

Catfish,

I think it is undenaible that a 10 gauge is more lethal than a 12 gauge 3 1/2 shell with the exact same payload of shot. It all has to do with the shot string. Both shells will have the same exact number of pellets in the load. However, the 10 gauge will have a denser pattern because of its shorter shot string. That means it will have more pellets hit the target if both shooters are dead on. If Benelli or Beretta made a 10 gauge, I would have one in the blind with me. Heck, every once in a while, like right now, I debate whether to get a Remington SP-10 or Browning 10 gauge, but then decide against it.