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AlKillya · January 25, 2010, 05:06 PM

I'm a believer of you train with what you use. If I plan on shooting Buckshot, I train with Buckshot. If I plan on shooting high grain 9mm, that's what I take to the range, etc.

Now, there's no argument that in an emergency if killing power is needed Buckshot is superior. And I will always keep some Buckshot in my gunsafe. However, it is expensive, especially to train with.

If I have to use a type of Birdshot to train, I also would like it to be lethal in a home defense situation if it ever came down to it. So looking at a home defense scenario, using Birdshot anywhere from 10-17ft, where penetrating a wall is not an issue, what Birdshot is lethal (if any)? Or what is a cheaper alternative I may not of thought of?

January 25, 2010, 05:06 PM	#1
AlKillya Junior Member Join Date: January 25, 2010 Location: Hell Paso, Texas Posts: 14	Lethality of Birdshot I'm a believer of you train with what you use. If I plan on shooting Buckshot, I train with Buckshot. If I plan on shooting high grain 9mm, that's what I take to the range, etc. Now, there's no argument that in an emergency if killing power is needed Buckshot is superior. And I will always keep some Buckshot in my gunsafe. However, it is expensive, especially to train with. If I have to use a type of Birdshot to train, I also would like it to be lethal in a home defense situation if it ever came down to it. So looking at a home defense scenario, using Birdshot anywhere from 10-17ft, where penetrating a wall is not an issue, what Birdshot is lethal (if any)? Or what is a cheaper alternative I may not of thought of?