Cheap practice buckshot 12 gauge load

shamster · February 20, 2000, 11:57 PM

What is the cheapest quality buckshot 12 gauge load I can get for a Remington 870? I'd like ammo that is decent in quality while still cheap, and something that shoots like a defensive load. Thanks!

Big Bunny · February 21, 2000, 01:06 AM

Try loading your own, those little balls fit together quite cutely in the wad it is almost a work of art!

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Gopher a 45 · February 21, 2000, 11:00 AM

Try Sellier & Belliot. They have cheap 00 that's pretty good and it comes 10rds. to the box. Cheaper Than Dirt has it on sale until the end of Feb. for $39 for 200rds.

monoboy · February 21, 2000, 12:00 PM

I second S&B. Good practice stuff, although I haven't run too much of it through an 870. It should be fine though.

And, besides 12Ga., Cheaper than Dirt has most of their S&B on sale. 9mm, 50 rds, for like $4.59.

Dave McC · February 21, 2000, 03:00 PM

I note Cabela's has S&B on sale for $64.99 for 200 rds w/ ammo can. Cheaper than Dirt is!!

Also, these loads are 12 pellets of 00 per round. I'd be wary of firing them in a light shotgun,unless one was recoil tolerant to a greater degree than normal. In a tricked 870, or other weapon of similiar weight, they should be OK.

jnix · February 23, 2000, 02:15 PM

S&B is great stuff, little dirty though. However cheap as heck. Reloading is good too. I just got a reloader off ebay for $17.00 and has never been used. Works great.

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February 20, 2000, 11:57 PM	#1
shamster Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 1999 Posts: 230	What is the cheapest quality buckshot 12 gauge load I can get for a Remington 870? I'd like ammo that is decent in quality while still cheap, and something that shoots like a defensive load. Thanks!

February 21, 2000, 01:06 AM	#2
Big Bunny Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 1999 Location: New South Wales - Australia Posts: 605	Try loading your own, those little balls fit together quite cutely in the wad it is almost a work of art! ------------------ *Big Bunny*

February 21, 2000, 11:00 AM	#3
Gopher a 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2000 Posts: 329	Try Sellier & Belliot. They have cheap 00 that's pretty good and it comes 10rds. to the box. Cheaper Than Dirt has it on sale until the end of Feb. for $39 for 200rds.

February 21, 2000, 12:00 PM	#4
monoboy Member Join Date: February 18, 2000 Posts: 21	I second S&B. Good practice stuff, although I haven't run too much of it through an 870. It should be fine though. And, besides 12Ga., Cheaper than Dirt has most of their S&B on sale. 9mm, 50 rds, for like $4.59.

February 21, 2000, 03:00 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	I note Cabela's has S&B on sale for $64.99 for 200 rds w/ ammo can. Cheaper than Dirt is!! Also, these loads are 12 pellets of 00 per round. I'd be wary of firing them in a light shotgun,unless one was recoil tolerant to a greater degree than normal. In a tricked 870, or other weapon of similiar weight, they should be OK.

February 23, 2000, 02:15 PM	#6
jnix Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2000 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 130	S&B is great stuff, little dirty though. However cheap as heck. Reloading is good too. I just got a reloader off ebay for $17.00 and has never been used. Works great. ------------------ "Guns don't kill people the government does", Rusty Shackleford.