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Buzzcook · January 23, 2012, 01:06 AM

I wouldn't use #6 bird shot.
But that's your call, if you buy the argument that pheasant shot is ok for home defense, then use it.

I don't see the point in moving to larger shot sizes if you think #6 is adequate.
And if you have buck shot as a back up to #6 because you think #6 might not be adequate then it's kinda silly using a suspect load in the first place.

January 23, 2012, 01:06 AM	#16
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	I wouldn't use #6 bird shot. But that's your call, if you buy the argument that pheasant shot is ok for home defense, then use it. I don't see the point in moving to larger shot sizes if you think #6 is adequate. And if you have buck shot as a back up to #6 because you think #6 might not be adequate then it's kinda silly using a suspect load in the first place.