Talk Me Further Into this Shotgun Purchase

[Magsrgod]

Although I'm more of a lurker than a poster, this has always been my favorite corner of the internet so naturally, when I need enablement on a questionable firearm purchase, this is where I turn.

I've been eyeing a new shotgun for no *real* reason, which as we all know is the best possible reason. My current stable consists of an original Browning Maxus 12ga/3"/28" and a Mossberg 535 12ga/3.5"/28" with a 22" turkey barrel. The Maxus handles duck duty, and the 535 sits in full turkey mode with a red dot, so between the two, I'm genuinely covered. But any self-respecting firearm enthusiast understands that "covered" and "done buying guns" are very different concepts.

As I've gotten older, the idea of a versatile 20ga has become increasingly appealing and conveniently, I now have a built-in justification. My son is 7 and currently in the .410 phase, but kids grow fast, and before I know it he'll be ready to step up to a 20ga. I'm specifically looking at the Weatherby Sorix in 28". It would shine on ducks and upland birds, it's tapped and drilled so a red dot drops right on for turkey season, and most importantly it slots neatly into my current lineup without being a pure duplicate of anything I already own.

So... where exactly is the flaw in this logic? Asking for a friend. (The friend is me)

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

Your logic seems based in reality and flawless to me! Buy the gun!

 

[JMRhino]

I think that is perfect logic. 20ga is the proverbial this porridge is just right option. I have always believed that a .410 bore was more of an advanced shooter's shell due to the tight bore constriction and reduced shot count which can be frustrating for novice shooters. I am not much of a waterfowl hunter but 20ga goes with me for everything else except turkey and you can probably even do that now with the TSS loads...