Originally Posted by goodoboy

Just an update for anyone in the future who is following the thread and in a similar situation.

I purchased a shotgun and bought #8, #7.5, #6 birdshot and 00 buckshot. Recoil on #6 birdshot and 00 is nearly the same. I plan to find some #4 and #1 buckshot for shooting. Also plan to see some penetration test to see which one at a minimum will hit vital organs Feels good shooting too.

I notice most gun stores (and Academy) do not carry #4, #1 buckshots, only birdshot, slugs, and 00, and 000.

I am going with 00 buckshot for now home defense to get the job done.

Regarding home defense ammo for the AR15. I am still considering the options. I will not be using Vmax 40gr. Need something with more penetration to reach vital organs. The right bullets will prepare me for allll types of scenarios as some of you have explained