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Originally Posted by Protected One
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.  |
Birdshot does not have deep penetration but works mostly on exposed skin surfaces giving a shock to many nerves, thick clothing, even a bathrobe can change effectiveness dramatically.
I personally use 00 and slugs loaded intermittedly in a Remington 870 after seeing people soak up as many as 11 bullets fired from a 9mm semi auto at close range and being still mobile for a little while.