I'm sort of a shotgun guy. I understand the theory of pattern spread and much more importantly the actual truth as it pertains to this particular gadget. I chose a 3" 000 Buck shell as the lead off for its ability to bring quite a bit all at once up close and still retain pretty penetration​ at some distance.
Really I was trying to get back to the romance of fixed choke shotguns and the varied first shell which was as personally varied as the socks folks wore. One might swear by a "Baby Mag"(2¾" Magnum) #1Buck as my Father did or be a die hard #4Buck guy like my Uncle. There are often interesting stories behind the choice of shot.
Jim Cirillo had an interesting idea about setting up a shotgun for combat that varied for daytime and nighttime, but let's hear your ideas....

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