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mikejonestkd · December 8, 2008, 06:27 PM

Take a look at this testing done with various loads:

http://www.tacticalshotgun.ca/ballistics_shotgun.html

#4 penetrated 14-15.5" depending on the brand of ammo used.

00 buck averaged around 19-20" or so.

Both would be sufficient in close quarters, like most houses.

December 8, 2008, 06:27 PM	#53
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	Take a look at this testing done with various loads: http://www.tacticalshotgun.ca/ballistics_shotgun.html #4 penetrated 14-15.5" depending on the brand of ammo used. 00 buck averaged around 19-20" or so. Both would be sufficient in close quarters, like most houses. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.