shotgun loads

Big_ted46 · December 31, 2005, 03:21 AM

i recently purchased a mossberg 500 .12ga persuader and im just wondering what a good all around versatile load would be. its primarily a HD shotgun but let me know what everyone else's preferences are and what to stay away from. thanks a lot!

Dfariswheel · December 31, 2005, 11:55 PM

For real home defense, a lot of people are now using the new "reduced recoil" buckshot loads.
These have less recoil but are still as effective as full power loads.

The lower recoil allows you to shoot faster, since you're not being rocked and battered by the heavy loads.
This is available from most makers, and is usually in either #00 or #4.

For standard loads, go with your choice of #00, #4, or a good compromise, #1.

Stay away from Magnum loads and bird shot.

Magnum loads are for hunting game and have HEAVY recoil.
Bird shot is for birds. It lacks the ability to penetrate to vital organs.

Big_ted46 · January 1, 2006, 02:48 PM

thanks for the help Dfariswheel!

December 31, 2005, 03:21 AM	#1
Big_ted46 Member Join Date: November 11, 2005 Posts: 53	shotgun loads i recently purchased a mossberg 500 .12ga persuader and im just wondering what a good all around versatile load would be. its primarily a HD shotgun but let me know what everyone else's preferences are and what to stay away from. thanks a lot!

December 31, 2005, 11:55 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	For real home defense, a lot of people are now using the new "reduced recoil" buckshot loads. These have less recoil but are still as effective as full power loads. The lower recoil allows you to shoot faster, since you're not being rocked and battered by the heavy loads. This is available from most makers, and is usually in either #00 or #4. For standard loads, go with your choice of #00, #4, or a good compromise, #1. Stay away from Magnum loads and bird shot. Magnum loads are for hunting game and have HEAVY recoil. Bird shot is for birds. It lacks the ability to penetrate to vital organs.

January 1, 2006, 02:48 PM	#3
Big_ted46 Member Join Date: November 11, 2005 Posts: 53	thanks for the help Dfariswheel!