Whats in your shotgun for HD? - Page 2

drifts1 · February 16, 2006, 11:01 PM

My Moss500 is filled with 8 shells of #4 buck and 5 shells of 00buck on the sidesaddle.

Hotbarrel · February 16, 2006, 11:38 PM

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I don't know about ducks, but I have no problem shooting trap/skeet with my 18in 870.

True, barrel length is a matter of preference, as is shot size on Bad Guys. I just don't like to see a gun that's too short to fit in the notch on the front edge of the blind. Makes me nervous, is all.
Back to the thread, I'd have no problem racking in a 3" Duck or Goose load for HD. Like I say, at the typical HD distance, IMO almost any shotshell will do the job.

Blackwater OPS · February 17, 2006, 12:00 AM

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I'd have no problem racking in a 3" Duck or Goose load for HD. Like I say, at the typical HD distance, IMO almost any shotshell will do the job.

Well, birdshot tends to leave messy but very shallow wounds, insufficient to stop a determined BG. Case in point, our VPs recent accident where he gave a face full of birdshot to an 80 year old man who is now recovering well.

Springfield XD40 Man · February 17, 2006, 12:51 AM

For me its 12 gauge 2-3/4" #1 buckshot....20 pellets.

buckster · February 17, 2006, 01:27 AM

Thanks hotbarrel for the info, it makes sense. How about turkeys?

Hotbarrel · February 17, 2006, 06:54 PM

I don't know, Buckster. I haven't hunted a turkey yet, but there should be plenty of good advice here and elsewhere about that.

Blackwater, I'm not sure about shooting humans since I haven't done that either. I do know that my waterfowl shells are higher-velocity than the upland ones. Also our poor Veep shot that lawyer with a 28 gauge quail load which has different ballistic characteristics than 12 gauge waterfowl loads.
I figure if the fool tries to get back up, hit him again (unless you're Cheney -let the Secret Service handle that!). The same applies for a gun, a bat or a rock. Keep at it till he stops moving. That's my philosophy.

bazilla · February 18, 2006, 07:34 AM

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Well, birdshot tends to leave messy but very shallow wounds, insufficient to stop a determined BG. Case in point, our VPs recent accident where he gave a face full of birdshot to an 80 year old man who is now recovering well.

While I think the point is valid about birdshot vs. buckshot, the case in point isn't very apropos HD. Afterall, the victim was 30 yards away, and the gun was 28 gauge.

Pointer · February 18, 2006, 02:08 PM

#4 buckshot

+1

Blackwater OPS · February 18, 2006, 04:08 PM

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Afterall, the victim was 30 yards away

Do you belive everything the government tells you?

Striker · February 18, 2006, 06:46 PM

1st two rounds in my 870 are AA #8 skeet loads, followed by 4 rounds of Fed reduced recoil 00 buck. 5 slugs in side saddle.

bazilla · February 19, 2006, 12:18 PM

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Do you belive everything the government tells you?

You are being funny, right? Actually, it is worse than that. This "fact" comes from the press, and frankly I'm less inclined to believe anything coming from the press than I am something coming from the gummit. I do take all things with a healthy dose of skepticism. In this case, though, most of the spin contending that the distance was less than 30 yards is coming from the left. I'm not inclined to believe anything coming in from that direction.

Nobody is disputing the gauge, however. So really, whatever the actual distance, the Cheney shooting isn't really on point for the issue under discussion.

Andy1985 · February 19, 2006, 12:31 PM

Would you all recommend getting a sidesaddle? Or would shoving a few rounds in my pocket or strapping on my belt w/ ammo pouch be sufficient?

VVG · February 19, 2006, 07:47 PM

Speer Lawman #4 buckshot.

jkhunting · February 20, 2006, 12:15 AM

5 shells with 3 inch T steel shot.
They are just a tiny tad smaller than # 4 buckshot, and have a much greater pellet count.

maas · February 20, 2006, 01:06 AM

45 acp colt double eagle oh wait shotgun model 12 12ga 18" riot barrel with 6 rounds 1st 71/2 bird (reload) all the rest buckshot

maas · February 20, 2006, 01:08 AM

oh ya before you hammer the birdshot i get alot varments (racoons cats ect) cant see wasing buckshot

Rabbi · February 20, 2006, 01:48 AM

Tight neighborhood so I load #4 buckshot. Back-up rounds are 00 and Federal slugs if it gets TOO out of hand. I can fight my way to the shotgun with my G-36.

FirstFreedom · February 20, 2006, 10:46 AM

Mag & chamber full of 00 Buck. Sidesaddle with 5 slugs.

triggerhappy2006 · February 20, 2006, 11:07 AM

chamber:hot loaded highbrass2 3/4 #6 shot
2nd:" "
3rd:" "
4th:3" Turkey Mag
5th:3" Turkey Mag
6th:3" Turkey Mag

mbott · February 20, 2006, 01:33 PM

12 ga. Remington Express #1 Buckshot

--
Mike

Glenn E. Meyer · February 20, 2006, 03:35 PM

Winchester 1300 Defender with Fed. Tac 00 - however, this is secondary to the AR-15 with Hornady TAP.

If them zombies keep a coming!! Just kidding, I have the AR with the night sights and Surefire. That's my HD long gun of first choice - not to thread hijack.

'75Scout · February 21, 2006, 01:04 PM

Right now I have 7 rounds of Remington Reduced recoil 00 Buck in the tube and 4 rounds of Reduced Recoil or standard 2 3/4 1oz Sluggers on the side saddel. I don't keep one in the chamber because there are others in the house. But once I start reloading I plan on mixing up a batch of 2 3/4 shells with 00 bck and birdshot in the empty voids between the buckshot pellets

DAWGTRAXX · February 21, 2006, 01:31 PM

3" 00 buck

dallasconundrum · February 21, 2006, 02:07 PM

3" 00

226 · February 22, 2006, 08:23 PM

Federal 9 pellet low recoil OO.

February 17, 2006, 01:27 AM	#30
buckster Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 674	turkeys Thanks hotbarrel for the info, it makes sense. How about turkeys?

February 17, 2006, 06:54 PM	#31
Hotbarrel Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2004 Location: Sacracalifas Posts: 122	Turkeys and Waterfowl shot on BGs I don't know, Buckster. I haven't hunted a turkey yet, but there should be plenty of good advice here and elsewhere about that. Blackwater, I'm not sure about shooting humans since I haven't done that either. I do know that my waterfowl shells are higher-velocity than the upland ones. Also our poor Veep shot that lawyer with a 28 gauge quail load which has different ballistic characteristics than 12 gauge waterfowl loads. I figure if the fool tries to get back up, hit him again (unless you're Cheney -let the Secret Service handle that!). The same applies for a gun, a bat or a rock. Keep at it till he stops moving. That's my philosophy. __________________ VT VENIANT OMNES -"Let them all come!"

February 18, 2006, 02:08 PM	#33
Pointer Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 2,559	#4 buckshot +1 __________________ . "Political correctness is tyranny with a happy face." Charlton Heston 30-06 FOREVER

February 18, 2006, 06:46 PM	#35
Striker Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 126	1st two rounds in my 870 are AA #8 skeet loads, followed by 4 rounds of Fed reduced recoil 00 buck. 5 slugs in side saddle. __________________ Striker RLTW "Hope is not a course of action, nor a method of execution..."

February 20, 2006, 01:06 AM	#40
maas Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2005 Location: The state of Jefferson Posts: 897	45 acp colt double eagle oh wait shotgun model 12 12ga 18" riot barrel with 6 rounds 1st 71/2 bird (reload) all the rest buckshot __________________ I don't try to offend....some times i get lucky! There's always one thing that makes Republicans look good on election day...........Democrats!

February 16, 2006, 11:01 PM	#26
drifts1 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Posts: 136	My Moss500 is filled with 8 shells of #4 buck and 5 shells of 00buck on the sidesaddle.

February 17, 2006, 12:51 AM	#29
Springfield XD40 Man Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2006 Location: Florissant Colorado Posts: 431	For me its 12 gauge 2-3/4" #1 buckshot....20 pellets.

February 19, 2006, 12:31 PM	#37
Andy1985 Member Join Date: February 4, 2006 Posts: 17	Would you all recommend getting a sidesaddle? Or would shoving a few rounds in my pocket or strapping on my belt w/ ammo pouch be sufficient?

February 19, 2006, 07:47 PM	#38
VVG Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: Boston Posts: 645	Speer Lawman #4 buckshot.

February 20, 2006, 12:15 AM	#39
jkhunting Junior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 14	5 shells with 3 inch T steel shot. They are just a tiny tad smaller than # 4 buckshot, and have a much greater pellet count.

February 20, 2006, 01:08 AM	#41
maas Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2005 Location: The state of Jefferson Posts: 897	oh ya before you hammer the birdshot i get alot varments (racoons cats ect) cant see wasing buckshot __________________ I don't try to offend....some times i get lucky! There's always one thing that makes Republicans look good on election day...........Democrats!

February 20, 2006, 01:48 AM	#42
Rabbi Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 46	Tight neighborhood so I load #4 buckshot. Back-up rounds are 00 and Federal slugs if it gets TOO out of hand. I can fight my way to the shotgun with my G-36.

February 20, 2006, 10:46 AM	#43
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Mag & chamber full of 00 Buck. Sidesaddle with 5 slugs.

February 20, 2006, 11:07 AM	#44
triggerhappy2006 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2006 Posts: 452	chamber:hot loaded highbrass2 3/4 #6 shot 2nd:" " 3rd:" " 4th:3" Turkey Mag 5th:3" Turkey Mag 6th:3" Turkey Mag

February 20, 2006, 01:33 PM	#45
mbott Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1999 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 640	12 ga. Remington Express #1 Buckshot -- Mike

February 20, 2006, 03:35 PM	#46
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Winchester 1300 Defender with Fed. Tac 00 - however, this is secondary to the AR-15 with Hornady TAP. If them zombies keep a coming!! Just kidding, I have the AR with the night sights and Surefire. That's my HD long gun of first choice - not to thread hijack. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

February 21, 2006, 01:04 PM	#47
'75Scout Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 815	Right now I have 7 rounds of Remington Reduced recoil 00 Buck in the tube and 4 rounds of Reduced Recoil or standard 2 3/4 1oz Sluggers on the side saddel. I don't keep one in the chamber because there are others in the house. But once I start reloading I plan on mixing up a batch of 2 3/4 shells with 00 bck and birdshot in the empty voids between the buckshot pellets

February 21, 2006, 01:31 PM	#48
DAWGTRAXX Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 142	3" 00 buck __________________ If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.-Will Rogers

February 21, 2006, 02:07 PM	#49
dallasconundrum Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 211	3" 00 __________________ Too close for missiles, I'm switching to guns.

February 22, 2006, 08:23 PM	#50
226 Member Join Date: May 7, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 99	Federal 9 pellet low recoil OO.