"I think it's safe to say that if a fellow collects and or shoots Parker's ammunition costs aren't generally a factor But then I reload for all of mine so what would I know ! "
For the average guy who doesn't shoot enough to justify the many headaches of reloading, the value behind walking into any store that sells ammo and knowing there will be 12 ga shells is significant. That they will be the lowest priced of any ammo is also appealing. Plus, who carries 10 ga shells in #8 birdshot?
To value a 10 over a 12 you'd better be doing some serious waterfowling or perhaps turkey hunting. Just keep in mind the guy you try to sell it to in 15 years might not think the same.
I'm not going broke over ammo costs but, for example, when I take out my 8ga and I'm shooting custom loads by Tom Armbruster I'm a little stingy on how many I let myself or my friends go through...if for no reason other than the time and effort it takes to order them.
I'm not down on the 10ga but it takes a really special 10 to outsell a 12.
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