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I joined this forum just to answer this thread.
IMO, the best hd load would depend on the home you are defending.
I live in the country. My 870 is loaded with 2 3/4" 00 buck with more buck
and a couple of slugs in a butt sleeve. I have no doubt that hevi-shot would
be very effective for my situation.
If you live in an apartment or a housing development, you need to think about
over penetration. I used to keep a couple of high brass #6 shells in the magazine
with the same mix as above in the butt sleeve. I wouldn't want to take a load of
even #9's at apartment range.
My little brother had an AD with a 22 revolver a couple of years ago. You'd be suprised at how many walls, clothes, closet doors and dressers it went through.
Something to think about.
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