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RMcL · June 25, 2011, 01:08 AM

"...would low recoil buckshot hold tighter patterns, due to lesser pressures?"

Not neccessarily. For example 9 pellets of 00B run 1 1/8th ounce. Full power and reduced velocity 1 1/8th ounce loads will both use fast burning powders resulting in relatively low muzzle pressure even in 18" barrels.

June 25, 2011, 01:08 AM	#25
RMcL Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 273	"...would low recoil buckshot hold tighter patterns, due to lesser pressures?" Not neccessarily. For example 9 pellets of 00B run 1 1/8th ounce. Full power and reduced velocity 1 1/8th ounce loads will both use fast burning powders resulting in relatively low muzzle pressure even in 18" barrels. Last edited by RMcL; June 25, 2011 at 02:07 AM.