Is this the end of small bores?
For the majority of us, our shooting journey is punctuated by different bore sizes. It is perhaps an accurate representation of our growth and development through life; we tend to strive to achieve bigger and better until old age sets in and we retract to comfort and contentment.
Many young Shots learn with a .410 or 28-bore, at a shooting ground or on the family farm. The progression moves on to a 20-bore then often a 12-bore. For those who may be getting on in years, or who enjoy primarily walked-up days, the lighter weight of a 20-bore can be appealing, a comfortable option for an active and tiring day’s sport. We have previously been spoilt for choice, with a diverse selection of guns and suitable cartridges available
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