How do you load your HD shotgun

New_Pollution1086 · September 29, 2008, 11:54 AM

Exactly like it says, im curious how everyone loads there HD shotgun up, and what type of shotgun it is, or pic if possible.

Mossberg 500 with 18.5 barrel and ghetto light set-up loaded with 5 00 buck and a birdshot in the hole.

T

it wouldn't let me post the pic bc its already been posted on here???? also i can never get the actual pic to show its always the link so a PM to help with that would be appreciated.

45Marlin carbine · September 29, 2008, 11:59 AM

SXS 12ga Mag 'Coach Gun'.
right bbl improved cylinder choke holds a Hi-brass #6
left bbl modified choke holds 3" Mag #4 Buck

john1911 · September 29, 2008, 12:19 PM

3 mags loaded with 00 buck.
2 mags loaded with slugs.
1 mag loaded with #4 buck.
1 mag loaded with #4 birdshot.
Choose the appropriate mag and insert.

davlandrum · September 29, 2008, 01:07 PM

slug in the breech, tube - alternate 00 buck and slugs.

If they are in my house, I want them down - fast.

Rem 870 express.

hogdogs · September 29, 2008, 01:46 PM

All the way back on page 2 of this same shotgun section you would have found this thread to answer with 2 pages of replies. Here you go...
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=307908
The way I load mine is there too.
Brent

hoytinak · September 29, 2008, 02:05 PM

My 500 stays loaded with 4 00 buck and the last two rounds slugs.

VARifleman2013 · September 29, 2008, 07:49 PM

8+1 of 2 3/4" Magnum #1 buck, 6 Brenneke KO slugs in the side saddle. Remington 1100 with TLR-1 and Nordic tube.

Wayward_Son · September 29, 2008, 08:21 PM

I load my 12ga 870 Express Turkey (wood laminate stock, not that hideous camo/pistol grip BS) with three shells of #4 buck backed up by two of 00. All 2 3/4" shells.

I live in an apartment. I just cannot justify the penetration of 000 or slugs, and I don't want to take any gambles with birdshot.

/Improved choke for HD purposes

Superhouse 15 · September 29, 2008, 08:57 PM

Mine, Benelli M1 super 90. Loaded with Federal Flite Control low recoil 00 buckshot. Spare carrier from CCW with more of the buckshot, sidesaddle with more buckshot and low recoil Breneke slugs. This is not my primary HD weapon, but the first shotgun I would grab if needed.

Wife prefers this. S&B 000 buck in it. A 25 round box of more 000 and a couple 5 round boxes of Remington slugs live in a position with some real cover in my bedroom. Mossberg HD .410 pump. It's as big as she cares to shoot. If she was in that safe position of cover this would be her first HD choice and she would not be moving from that position, thus the pre-positioned ammo (actually, there are several speedloaders for her HD revolver in the same place).

Arizona Fusilier · September 29, 2008, 10:14 PM

Mossberg Persuader with 00 Buck, more of the same in a Side-saddle. Buttstock holder holds 5 rounds of # 4 buck, sling/bandolier holds 15 rounds of slugs.

Bayonet attached.

Hardtarget · September 29, 2008, 10:30 PM

Eight of 00 bk.

Mark.

omkhan · September 30, 2008, 02:19 AM

Akkar Karatay Tactic 12 ga. 2 birdshots followed by alternate 00buck & birdshot. Total 6 in the tube

Kreyzhorse · September 30, 2008, 06:44 AM

My Mossberg has a full snoot of 000 buck.

556A2 · September 30, 2008, 03:42 PM

18" Rem-Choke 870 with a magazine full of 2 3/4" Federal Vital-Shok 00 buckshot.

wnycollector · September 30, 2008, 04:19 PM

I load mine with 6 rounds fiocchi 00 buck. I have a the butt cuff loaded with these http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=377126

Katrina Guy · September 30, 2008, 08:16 PM

...of how do we load our shotguns for home defense, I typically load mine underneath the firearm in the loading shot shells slot, I haven't to date tried another way but am open to suggestions *chuckle*
JUST kidding, I keep mine loaded with "00" Buck but just recently replaced with "0" buck. I don't mix em in the magazine like most do, guess it depends somewhat on one's residence/surroundings/space etc. We have no bears here in Houston, although some of the BG's are that size *laugh*

RepeatDefender · September 30, 2008, 09:16 PM

8rds of Federal low recoil 00 buck. 6 more in the side saddle. Mossy 590A1.

New_Pollution1086 · September 30, 2008, 09:31 PM

wnycollector that looks pretty interesting. how do they shoot, good pattern?

T

olddrum1 · September 30, 2008, 11:45 PM

I load mine shiney side to the back.

wnycollector · October 1, 2008, 04:13 PM

IIRC the centurion multi-defense ammo patterned ~6"-12" with a big .65 cal hole right in the center at distances between 12-20yards!!! Here is a link to an article written by a buddy of mine http://www.gunweek.com/2007/feature0815.html

dabigguns357 · October 1, 2008, 08:10 PM

I load mine with Win managed recoil slugs only because i have to but it works.With my back up rig i can't miss.

hoytinak · October 1, 2008, 08:17 PM

dabigguns357,

Where'd you get that shell holder? Something like that'd be nice to keep in the tool box of the truck with the 500. Right now I just keep a ammo can with shells in it but that'd be easier to carry if I needed to.

dabigguns357 · October 2, 2008, 10:14 PM

I bought my shotgun belt at walmart for $3.96 but had to unstitch the left side to accomadate my holster then i had to restitch it back by hand.It was hard but worth it.The rig you see is what i carry at all time at home or if i'm sleeping keep it next to the bed so can clip it on in a hurry if need be.

triggerhappy2006 · October 3, 2008, 06:58 PM

4 incendiary rounds followed by one dragons breath!! booyaa
no just kidding, 00 buck shot all the way, slugs are overkill for HD IMHO

Moloch · October 3, 2008, 07:35 PM

#00 Buck 9 pellets in both barrels of my SxS coach gun with external hammers.
Thats 9 58 grain lead balls or 522 grain.

Shell holder on the butt stock holds 5 shells of the same #00 buckshot.

September 29, 2008, 08:57 PM	#9
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 844	Mine Mine, Benelli M1 super 90. Loaded with Federal Flite Control low recoil 00 buckshot. Spare carrier from CCW with more of the buckshot, sidesaddle with more buckshot and low recoil Breneke slugs. This is not my primary HD weapon, but the first shotgun I would grab if needed. Wife prefers this. S&B 000 buck in it. A 25 round box of more 000 and a couple 5 round boxes of Remington slugs live in a position with some real cover in my bedroom. Mossberg HD .410 pump. It's as big as she cares to shoot. If she was in that safe position of cover this would be her first HD choice and she would not be moving from that position, thus the pre-positioned ammo (actually, there are several speedloaders for her HD revolver in the same place).

September 30, 2008, 06:44 AM	#13
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	My Mossberg has a full snoot of 000 buck. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

September 30, 2008, 08:16 PM	#16
Katrina Guy Junior member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Posts: 315	to answer your question... ...of how do we load our shotguns for home defense, I typically load mine underneath the firearm in the loading shot shells slot, I haven't to date tried another way but am open to suggestions chuckle JUST kidding, I keep mine loaded with "00" Buck but just recently replaced with "0" buck. I don't mix em in the magazine like most do, guess it depends somewhat on one's residence/surroundings/space etc. We have no bears here in Houston, although some of the BG's are that size laugh Last edited by Katrina Guy; September 30, 2008 at 08:21 PM. Reason: add on

October 1, 2008, 04:13 PM	#20
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	IIRC the centurion multi-defense ammo patterned ~6"-12" with a big .65 cal hole right in the center at distances between 12-20yards!!! Here is a link to an article written by a buddy of mine http://www.gunweek.com/2007/feature0815.html Last edited by wnycollector; October 1, 2008 at 07:13 PM.

September 29, 2008, 11:54 AM	#1
New_Pollution1086 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Location: WC - CA Posts: 680	How do you load your HD shotgun Exactly like it says, im curious how everyone loads there HD shotgun up, and what type of shotgun it is, or pic if possible. Mossberg 500 with 18.5 barrel and ghetto light set-up loaded with 5 00 buck and a birdshot in the hole. T it wouldn't let me post the pic bc its already been posted on here???? also i can never get the actual pic to show its always the link so a PM to help with that would be appreciated.

September 29, 2008, 11:59 AM	#2
45Marlin carbine Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: South-Western North Carolina Posts: 1,124	SXS 12ga Mag 'Coach Gun'. right bbl improved cylinder choke holds a Hi-brass #6 left bbl modified choke holds 3" Mag #4 Buck

September 29, 2008, 12:19 PM	#3
john1911 Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2006 Location: The relatively sane part of IL Posts: 383	3 mags loaded with 00 buck. 2 mags loaded with slugs. 1 mag loaded with #4 buck. 1 mag loaded with #4 birdshot. Choose the appropriate mag and insert.

September 29, 2008, 01:07 PM	#4
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	slug in the breech, tube - alternate 00 buck and slugs. If they are in my house, I want them down - fast. Rem 870 express.

September 29, 2008, 01:46 PM	#5
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	All the way back on page 2 of this same shotgun section you would have found this thread to answer with 2 pages of replies. Here you go... http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=307908 The way I load mine is there too. Brent

September 29, 2008, 02:05 PM	#6
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	My 500 stays loaded with 4 00 buck and the last two rounds slugs.

September 29, 2008, 07:49 PM	#7
VARifleman2013 Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Posts: 1	8+1 of 2 3/4" Magnum #1 buck, 6 Brenneke KO slugs in the side saddle. Remington 1100 with TLR-1 and Nordic tube.

September 29, 2008, 08:21 PM	#8
Wayward_Son Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 406	I load my 12ga 870 Express Turkey (wood laminate stock, not that hideous camo/pistol grip BS) with three shells of #4 buck backed up by two of 00. All 2 3/4" shells. I live in an apartment. I just cannot justify the penetration of 000 or slugs, and I don't want to take any gambles with birdshot. /Improved choke for HD purposes

September 29, 2008, 10:14 PM	#10
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	Mossberg Persuader with 00 Buck, more of the same in a Side-saddle. Buttstock holder holds 5 rounds of # 4 buck, sling/bandolier holds 15 rounds of slugs. Bayonet attached.

September 29, 2008, 10:30 PM	#11
Hardtarget Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2001 Location: Nashville, Tn. Posts: 683	Eight of 00 bk. Mark.

September 30, 2008, 02:19 AM	#12
omkhan Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2008 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 117	Akkar Karatay Tactic 12 ga. 2 birdshots followed by alternate 00buck & birdshot. Total 6 in the tube

September 30, 2008, 03:42 PM	#14
556A2 Member Join Date: February 17, 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 57	18" Rem-Choke 870 with a magazine full of 2 3/4" Federal Vital-Shok 00 buckshot.

September 30, 2008, 04:19 PM	#15
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	I load mine with 6 rounds fiocchi 00 buck. I have a the butt cuff loaded with these http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=377126

September 30, 2008, 09:16 PM	#17
RepeatDefender Member Join Date: July 30, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 53	8rds of Federal low recoil 00 buck. 6 more in the side saddle. Mossy 590A1.

September 30, 2008, 09:31 PM	#18
New_Pollution1086 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Location: WC - CA Posts: 680	wnycollector that looks pretty interesting. how do they shoot, good pattern? T

September 30, 2008, 11:45 PM	#19
olddrum1 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 807	I load mine shiney side to the back.

October 1, 2008, 08:10 PM	#21
dabigguns357 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Location: Ona,West Virginia Posts: 1,215	I load mine with Win managed recoil slugs only because i have to but it works.With my back up rig i can't miss.

October 1, 2008, 08:17 PM	#22
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	dabigguns357, Where'd you get that shell holder? Something like that'd be nice to keep in the tool box of the truck with the 500. Right now I just keep a ammo can with shells in it but that'd be easier to carry if I needed to.

October 2, 2008, 10:14 PM	#23
dabigguns357 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Location: Ona,West Virginia Posts: 1,215	I bought my shotgun belt at walmart for $3.96 but had to unstitch the left side to accomadate my holster then i had to restitch it back by hand.It was hard but worth it.The rig you see is what i carry at all time at home or if i'm sleeping keep it next to the bed so can clip it on in a hurry if need be.

October 3, 2008, 06:58 PM	#24
triggerhappy2006 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2006 Posts: 452	4 incendiary rounds followed by one dragons breath!! booyaa no just kidding, 00 buck shot all the way, slugs are overkill for HD IMHO

October 3, 2008, 07:35 PM	#25
Moloch Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2005 Posts: 1,419	#00 Buck 9 pellets in both barrels of my SxS coach gun with external hammers. Thats 9 58 grain lead balls or 522 grain. Shell holder on the butt stock holds 5 shells of the same #00 buckshot.