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Basil · March 15, 2000, 11:22 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jthuang:
The current literature on combat shotguns basically says that 00 buckshot is good to 25 yards. Unless you anticipate making shots beyond 25 yards (or if you anticipate situations where you will need to make very precise shots -- e.g., hostage situations) then buckshot will do fine.

Thoughts on the whole 870 vs 500 thing at http://www.members.tripod.com/~jth8260/870.html

HTH,

Justin

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Thanks a lot for the remarks and comments.

Basil

March 15, 2000, 11:22 AM	#7
Basil Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Posts: 29	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jthuang: The current literature on combat shotguns basically says that 00 buckshot is good to 25 yards. Unless you anticipate making shots beyond 25 yards (or if you anticipate situations where you will need to make very precise shots -- e.g., hostage situations) then buckshot will do fine. Thoughts on the whole 870 vs 500 thing at http://www.members.tripod.com/~jth8260/870.html HTH, Justin [/quote] Thanks a lot for the remarks and comments. Basil