Is 12 gauge the strongest shotgun?

12 Gauge: The 12 gauge is by far the most popular shotgun size in the United States and possibly the entire world. The 12 gauge is so popular because it’s powerful enough to hunt most species of game, but the recoil of a 12 gauge is much more manageable than the 10 gauge.

What is the force of a 12 gauge shotgun?

Shotgun Recoil Chart

Gauge, Length & Ounce Shot with Muzzle Velocity	Weight of Firearm	Recoil Energy (ft. lbs.)
12 Gauge, 2.75″ – 1 oz / 1180 fps	7.5	17.3
12 Gauge, 2.75″ – 1 1/8 oz / 1200 fps	7.5	23.0
12 Gauge, 2.75″ – 1 1/4 oz / 1330 fps	7.5	32.0
12 Gauge, 2.75″ – 1 1/2 oz / 1260 fps	7.5	45.0

Will a 12 gauge slug kill an elephant?

For example, you could certainly kill an elephant with a 12 gauge slug, or a . 223, if you put one in an eye, or an ear, or another vulnerable spot, from a few feet or yards away. And even if it takes hours, or even days, to die, the animal is still dead.

What kind of gun was the Crescent Victor ejector?

Interestingly enough, the most famous “Victor Ejector” was that same shotgun action in .410, but factory-made as a pistol with 12″ barrel and pistol grip. That style of “Auto and Burglar” gun was popular in the era, and is now regulated under the National Firearms Act.

When did Crescent f.a.co make shotguns?

CRESCENT F. A. CO. All Models :: Gun Values by Gun Digest Company made good quality inexpensive single- and double-barrel shotguns at its Norwich works, beginning about 1892.

What kind of barrel does a crescent shotgun have?

American Gun & Crescent 20 ga Barrel set, 26 3/4″ Imp Cyl & Mod. CRESCENT ESSEX, VULCAN ARMS CO, SHOTGUN RIGHT HAMMER CATCH. NM-453

When was the Victor ejector shotgun first made?

Your shotgun was made by the Crescent Firearms Company in the 1920’s. This was prior to their acquisition by Stevens. The value on the gun is around $75. Interestingly enough, the most famous “Victor Ejector” was that same shotgun action in .410, but factory-made as a pistol with 12″ barrel and pistol grip.