A question about buckshot

For what Targets, and what Gauge, at what distances?

 

This may help a bit, note that the difference in shot size isn't as dramatic as 1mm.

shot sizes shotgun shells - Google Search

I have some doubts that shot will do for hogs or wolves, tho' it may well work neatly on the likes of yotes.

I also think the weight savings of a 20 over a 12 should not be a factor. Go with the 12, load with alternating No.4 and slugs.

It isn't clear to me why you chose the smaller shot size for the larger gauge, the reverse makes better sense if you go the shot only route.

 

First off, There are NO Wolves in Kommiefornia... Lots Yotes, Mountain Lions, a Feral Dog or two, and Bears, but NO Wolves... This time of year the Bears are mostly all sleeping, so that isn't an issue... Don't think Badgers are a Big Issue, in local Parks, and suburban National forests in Kommiefornia... Now Rabid Coons, You Bet..... Don't think Feral Hogs are an issue in Kommiefornia either.... especially in suburban Parks and National Forests.... I would be more worried about running into an ARMED Pot Grower... Those guys will just Plant you for Fertilizer, just for stumbling onto their Grow. No Questions Asked, or Answered....

 

Yep, I agree with the LoadOut of 00Buck and Slugs, alternating thru the Magazine.... There is NOT a Creature that roams North America, that can survive being HIT with that LoadOut, inside 30 Yds, using a 12Ga Shotty. You might want to keep a #9 LowBase in the Chamber for the occasional Upland Grouse, or WoodCock, while you hiking.... They make Good eating.... For a meal or two.... and you can dust of the South End of a North Bound Critter, to get him going away from you if needed.....

 

Sonny, what you know about Bear physiology, and hibernation is completely WRONG... You must have read it on the Internet.... I actually LIVE in Bear Country, and have for 40+ years, and have spent time, doing Research in their winter habits, with the Craighead Brothers, in Yellowstone Park, back in the 60s....

Your knowledge Base is lacking in so many other areas of Wilderness Living, as to be Clueless, in the extreme... You may be fine living in the Hood, but in the REAL Wilderness, you are Way out of you depth.... And wouldn't last a week, in any REAL Wilderness, (No roads within 50 miles) or for longer than 14 days on the absolute outside. Especially one outside Kommiefornia..... We have all tried to point you in the right direction, but you do not seem to have enough functional Braincells left, to make the connection. So as a Monkey Moderator, I give up... You do what you will, but if you ever do go into the Wilderness, we will be reading about the Sheriff of that County, dragging your Bones, out in a Body Bag, and off to the Coroners Morgue, to determine how you died.... So, enough of messing with you....

Maybe Dr. Phil could help you with your issues.... Momma thinks so...

 

Well then, use your skills and don't tip over.