The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Defense-Caliber: .30-30 (Lever) or 12ga (Coach Gun)

kkb · September 30, 2006, 09:33 AM

Like FS2K I'd go with the shotgun and #4 Buck.

I did some patterning with an 18"/cylinder choke, results here - YMMV.

I also have a Win. '94 Trapper in .44 Mag (16" bbl, 9+1 capacity) but it's the shotgun that stands guard duty. My reasoning being that under stress I'd rather have a gun that just needs to be pointed "close enough" instead of being "aimed", also I'm more likely to inflict enough trama to stop the threat per shot-shell than per bullet or slug.

September 30, 2006, 09:33 AM	#15
kkb Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Location: Western Slope, Colorado Posts: 403	Like FS2K I'd go with the shotgun and #4 Buck. I did some patterning with an 18"/cylinder choke, results here - YMMV. I also have a Win. '94 Trapper in .44 Mag (16" bbl, 9+1 capacity) but it's the shotgun that stands guard duty. My reasoning being that under stress I'd rather have a gun that just needs to be pointed "close enough" instead of being "aimed", also I'm more likely to inflict enough trama to stop the threat per shot-shell than per bullet or slug.