OK, so what do you FEED that self defense shottie?

[BigBoreShooter]

Originally posted by Wheelgunner840:
Will someone explain #4"buckshot" to me. I have used #4 shot for tough birds like pheasant and ducks, but wouldn't consider it for a deer. Is there a special kind of #4 that is "Buckshot"?

WG840

# 4 buckshot is completely different than a #4 shotshell. I'm sure someone will come along soon to provide the technical data.

 

[RobO]

1600 fps, all 9 of 'em!

 

[460v LAC du FLAMBEAU]

4-legged critters(depending on size)..."T" shot to "4" buck via Browning 10 gauge pump...3 1/2" shell.

2-legged critters..."4" buck(opening round)immediately followed by "00" via Browning 10 gauge pump...3 1/2" shell.

 

[460v LAC du FLAMBEAU]

Good summary on shotgun shells & shot sizes ...enter on "Google"..."shotgun shell types"...hit enter and click on "Wikipedia" summary.

 

[Indiana George]

Originally posted by rimfired:
#4, OO and some flechette's for fun.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

Originally posted by Wheelgunner840:
Will someone explain #4"buckshot" to me. I have used #4 shot for tough birds like pheasant and ducks, but wouldn't consider it for a deer. Is there a special kind of #4 that is "Buckshot"?

WG840

...CLICK HERE



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[CW Spook]

2 3/4" Magnum #2 goose loads, because that's what I have in the cabinet and they pattern real well at 10 yards.

 

[feldspar13]

12ga no 1 buck
20ga no 3 buck

 

[2000Z-71]

Loaded with NO. 4 Buck with 000 Buck and slugs close at hand.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Originally posted by ParadiseRoad:

Originally posted by Wheelgunner840:
Will someone explain #4"buckshot" to me. I have used #4 shot for tough birds like pheasant and ducks, but wouldn't consider it for a deer. Is there a special kind of #4 that is "Buckshot"?

WG840

...CLICK HERE



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Wheelgunner840-#4 shot is for p<span class="ev_code_RED">h</span>easants #4 buck is for <span class="ev_code_RED">peasants</span>

That link brings to mind the following questions:
Why is there no #2 buck?
Why is there no #10 or #11 shot?
Where in the heck did #7.5 come from???
Is there any discernable difference in performance between #7 & #7.5???
Do they still make F size shot any more-if not-then why not??
Now THESE are some questions!!!

 

[CH47gunner]

#4 Buck also -
I live in a townhouse and have been told that the #4 buckshot would not over penetrate as much as 00 buck.

Bruce

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

#4 buck here in a Mossy 500.

 

[perrazi]

1 1/2 oz of copper plated 5's or 6's in turkey load persuasion. 6 in the gun and 6 more on the stock.

 

[pharmer]

1 oz. 12 ga #8 birdshot in the house, buck, any size, or slugs outside. Joe

 

[mjr]

Low recoil 00 buck in the 12 ga.
3" No. 2 buck in the 20.


Guess which has the more annoying recoil.

 

[n4zov]

#4 buckshot because it patterns great in my Benelli Nova, won't penetrate too many walls, and my LEO nephew gave me a dozen boxes of the stuff!

 

[trover]

One round bird shot, two of 00 buck and the rest slugs. I tend to use 2 3/4 in. shells, as they're easier on my shoulder.

 

[EvelMe]

2 3/4 inch #4 birdshot

 

[pps]

Something else...let me splain.

3 1/2" magnum BB (Bismuth...couldn't find it in lead)first round, the rest are #4 Buck 3 1/2" magnum then #1 Buck...improved modified choke.

My kids rooms are across the great room, longest shot is 50ft across family room and the shot pattern stays mostly within a 12" circle at that distance.

 

[crofoot629]

00

it's just not that complicated.

Emory