Shotgun Dilemma , What to do

[Ballistic Therapy]

Here's the story.
My wife was going to the store and I ask her to pick me up some 12 gauge shotgun shells.
When she got back with the shells they were for a 20 gauge.
Ammo is not returnable.

Now here is the dilemma.

What do I say to her

A) They won't work in my 12 gauge so now I have to buy a new 20 gauge shotgun.
B) It's OK , I have a 20 gauge shotgun and will just use that.

What are your words of wisdom for a dilemma such as this ?

 

[Suck My Glock]

 

[MarkItZero]

At least you didn't end up with 45gap. Imagine trying to figure out what to do with that

 

[Brlux]

Do your own ammo shopping in the future.

But seriously, I have a friend that keeps doing this to himself when he goes shopping for shells. Probably has about 1k 20 shells at this point and no gun for them.

Sounds like a great reason to get another gun. I have a single shot HR break action 20 which is really fun to shoot. It has a short barrel, think it is a youth model. Points very quick and it is fun to see the shell eject when you open it. I like having a single shot break action in most shell sizes. To keep it weird I also have a 9mm insert for the 20.

 

[Kingjoey]

The correct answer is B.

 

[Ballistic Therapy]

The correct answer is B.

That's what I told her.
No good can come from lying to your wife.
Besides she knows better anyway.

 

[Miker12]

20 gauge out of a 12 gauge shotgun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GguN4KyGQCM

 

[XJThrottle]

Miss having Barry on that channel.

 

[Harrier]

" Thanks Sveedie, now that we have some ammo, lets go pick out a an O/U for you..."

 

[fredcdobbs]

Oh dear, while you are out pick me up a pair of shoes that will go with.......

 

[xerts1191]

She must suffer the consequences of her mistake, I see a new 20 in your future

 

[MrTV]

C - Thank her and hint that a 20Ga shotgun would be a great Christmas gift to use the ammo she bought you

 

[Harrier]

I finally watched the video... He forgot to start it off with... "hold my beer and watch this..."

I can understand they want to do some extreme testing and make a name for them selves but... I don't have the words to say how idiotic these guys are...

1. That was a pretty nice gun they destroyed- nice condition, good wood, fine checkering- maybe an off brand but a higher quality one it appears -they could have used an old single shot or beat up Stevens from the 50's.

2. I can't believe they actually suggested putting it on GB to get some $$$ from it... what if, you didn't see the video and saw it on GB and thought it was a great deal- A bulged barrel on a shotgun might not be a deal breaker and will fire fine... if they didn't indicate what was done with it or you didn't notice the internal over-pressure signs, it would be fraud at the very least...

Even so, the idea is out there and now there are others with fewer ethics or morals that could decide it is a good way to dispose of broken guns and make it someone else's problem... or a dim that wants to do intentional harm to gun owners...
A**holes...

 

[Silverback]

Quietly go buy the 12ga you need and pretend it never happened.

 

[XJThrottle]

Quietly go buy the 20ga gun you don't have, and pretend it never happened.

 

[Joelafives]

If you want a 20 gauge - go for it. If not try the classified.

 

[XJThrottle]

If you want a 20 gauge - go for it. If not try the classified.

You're correct. Mostly 12ga in there...

 

[samnev]

Just say thank you dear.

 

[DuneShoot]

My dumbass did the same thing today!
What to do with 3 cases of 20G!?

 

[Ballistic Therapy]

My dumbass did the same thing today!
What to do with 3 cases of 20G!?

I'll take it.
After all I never said I didn't have a 20 gauge.