Any reviews: Fiocchi 2-3/4" #4 Buckshot

Orphanedcowboy · January 6, 2012, 03:27 AM

2-3/4" #4 Buckshot 27 Nickel Plated Pellets

Fiocchi Ammunition 12 Gauge 2-3/4" #4 Buckshot 27 Nickel Plated Pellets Box of 10

Any one tried this ammo? If so, thoughts? Better price?

I am wanting to order a couple of cases if it turns out to be a good deal, would be for HD and under 40yd pig, coyote, raccoon(control) and bobcat hunting.

Thanks

**Mike Irwin** · January 6, 2012, 07:07 AM

I've not tried that specific load, but I have shot a fair amount of Fiocchi's No. 4 buck loads with unplated shot.

Fiocchi is excellent ammo all around.

$6.99 a box of 10 really isn't that bad for quality ammo. I've seen Remington and Winchester No. 4 buck for a lot more.

Lee Lapin · January 6, 2012, 10:18 AM

My usual approach to a new/different buckshot load is to buy a box or two, pattern it, and if I like the results, then buy a case or more. Since all shotguns are pretty much different in how they pattern, and most every shotgunner prefers different things in patterns, I'd say it's far too subjective a question to submit to Internet collective "wisdom" and base a decision thereon.

But YMMV of course...

And no, I've never tried any of the Fiocchi #4 buck loads. I like their high velocity 00 loads though.

mathman · January 6, 2012, 12:16 PM

This is great stuff in my opinion.

Orphanedcowboy · January 6, 2012, 01:54 PM

Well I plan to run them in a FN SLP 18" with a Trulock Light Full, Full or Extra Full choke. I am ordering a complete set of Trulock Precision Hunter choke tubes, but I think one of the ones listed above will give me what I want at 40-50yds.

I also thought about the 3" load with 41 pellets as well.

Old Grump · January 6, 2012, 07:35 PM

Both 20 pump and 12 gauge semi-auto at 25 yards. Full choke shoots badly but IM shoots it in a fairly even group to point of aim. I have no problems with it and no qualms using it if I need buckshot. Mileage may vary in your gun.

Lee Lapin · January 7, 2012, 11:34 AM

I don't know how well #4 buck pellets will penetrate at 40-50 yards. I know from testing what my full velocity 00 loads (Federal LE127 00) will do at that range as far as both patterning and penetration are concerned, but I'd worry about the smaller pellets of #4 buck without testing in advance.

If you haven't experimented with it yet, try a box of Federal LE127 00 or PFC154 00 with FliteControl wads, out of an open (CYL or ImpCyl) choke. You might be very surprised at the patterns you get. Be warned though, MOD or tighter chokes can open up patterns with FliteControl loads 100% or more.

January 6, 2012, 03:27 AM	#1
Orphanedcowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 194	Any reviews: Fiocchi 2-3/4" #4 Buckshot 2-3/4" #4 Buckshot 27 Nickel Plated Pellets Fiocchi Ammunition 12 Gauge 2-3/4" #4 Buckshot 27 Nickel Plated Pellets Box of 10 Any one tried this ammo? If so, thoughts? Better price? I am wanting to order a couple of cases if it turns out to be a good deal, would be for HD and under 40yd pig, coyote, raccoon(control) and bobcat hunting. Thanks

January 6, 2012, 07:07 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	I've not tried that specific load, but I have shot a fair amount of Fiocchi's No. 4 buck loads with unplated shot. Fiocchi is excellent ammo all around. $6.99 a box of 10 really isn't that bad for quality ammo. I've seen Remington and Winchester No. 4 buck for a lot more. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 6, 2012, 10:18 AM	#3
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	My usual approach to a new/different buckshot load is to buy a box or two, pattern it, and if I like the results, then buy a case or more. Since all shotguns are pretty much different in how they pattern, and most every shotgunner prefers different things in patterns, I'd say it's far too subjective a question to submit to Internet collective "wisdom" and base a decision thereon. But YMMV of course... And no, I've never tried any of the Fiocchi #4 buck loads. I like their high velocity 00 loads though. __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.

January 6, 2012, 07:35 PM	#6
Old Grump Member in memoriam Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Blue River Wisconsin, in Posts: 3,144	Both 20 pump and 12 gauge semi-auto at 25 yards. Full choke shoots badly but IM shoots it in a fairly even group to point of aim. I have no problems with it and no qualms using it if I need buckshot. Mileage may vary in your gun. __________________ Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern will, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. --Daniel Webster--

January 7, 2012, 11:34 AM	#7
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	I don't know how well #4 buck pellets will penetrate at 40-50 yards. I know from testing what my full velocity 00 loads (Federal LE127 00) will do at that range as far as both patterning and penetration are concerned, but I'd worry about the smaller pellets of #4 buck without testing in advance. If you haven't experimented with it yet, try a box of Federal LE127 00 or PFC154 00 with FliteControl wads, out of an open (CYL or ImpCyl) choke. You might be very surprised at the patterns you get. Be warned though, MOD or tighter chokes can open up patterns with FliteControl loads 100% or more. __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill. Last edited by Lee Lapin; January 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM.

January 6, 2012, 12:16 PM	#4
mathman Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,531	This is great stuff in my opinion. __________________ Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak.

January 6, 2012, 01:54 PM	#5
Orphanedcowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 194	Well I plan to run them in a FN SLP 18" with a Trulock Light Full, Full or Extra Full choke. I am ordering a complete set of Trulock Precision Hunter choke tubes, but I think one of the ones listed above will give me what I want at 40-50yds. I also thought about the 3" load with 41 pellets as well.