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Pfletch83 · November 11, 2012, 03:57 AM

I would say that the best round for any gauge in a home defense role has got to be #4 Buck.

The shell packs more shot than typical '0'-'000' but the pellets are larger than birdshot,which offers good coverage of the threat while having a somewhat limited pass through concern.

November 11, 2012, 03:57 AM	#23
Pfletch83 Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2012 Posts: 147	Well Major Dave... I would say that the best round for any gauge in a home defense role has got to be #4 Buck. The shell packs more shot than typical '0'-'000' but the pellets are larger than birdshot,which offers good coverage of the threat while having a somewhat limited pass through concern.