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Originally Posted by Andyd
I tested my Remington 870 with various Remchokes with hunting loads to learn more about what to expect from my hunting shotgun. With a cylinder choke I can confirm Ivan's one inch per yard maximum spread as a rule of thumb.
Birdshot is laughed at by many that have never seen someone taking a load in the face; that person won't give you any dirty looks ever again.
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I saw surveillance footage of a intruder shooting a lady in the chest area with a 12ga loaded with birdshot, from about 5 yds. It was in the library of a university, and she unknowingly walked upon the scene as the man had just entered the door.
She didn't flinch, didn't drop, didn't show any sign of anything, other than surprise...and she turned and walked away.
No birdshot for me, thank you. I'll stick with 2 3/4" 00 buck.
