What is your preferred home defense shotgun ammunition? - Page 4

publius · July 29, 2012, 05:45 PM

2 3/4 #1 buck. No manufacturer preference.

codyb1991 · July 29, 2012, 09:14 PM

Good old 2 3/4" 00 Buckshot. Wouldn't have a chest left after taking one of those. No brand preference, I've shot a bunch of different brands of 00 buckshot and noticed very little difference.

Deja vu · August 1, 2012, 06:44 PM

00 buck from any major manufacturer

Glockstar .40 · August 3, 2012, 06:45 PM

i like hornadys critical defense 00buck with some slugs in the side saddle..(j.i.c.)

SirHerc · August 6, 2012, 08:16 AM

I reload my own low recoil .00 buck shot 2.3/4 shells. I use 800X powder, Winchester 209 primers and a WAA12 wad clone and I usually reload federal top gun hulls. I buy them as field loads, reload them with .00 buckshot and stockpile for a rainy day. Then, rinse and repeat. In test after test of my reloaded ammo I am extremely happy with my pattern, shot column and minimal recoil and my cheap Mossberg Maverick 88 eats them like a fat kid eats cake.

Incidentally, I would recommend to anyone who enjoys shooting and likes to stockpile some ammo they learn to reload shotgun ammo. Forget the cost benefits they are not the real beauty of it. The real benefit is ammo quality control, customization, availability and self sufficiency.

View Poll Results: What is your preferred home defense shotgun ammunition
Bird shot (specify what kind of shot and brand in a comment)	8	7.92%
Buck shot (specify what kind of shot and brand in a comment)	88	87.13%
Slugs (specify what kind of shot and brand in a comment)	5	4.95%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

July 29, 2012, 05:45 PM	#76
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	2 3/4 #1 buck. No manufacturer preference. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

August 1, 2012, 06:44 PM	#78
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	00 buck from any major manufacturer __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

August 6, 2012, 08:16 AM	#80
SirHerc Junior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Posts: 14	.00 Buck I reload my own low recoil .00 buck shot 2.3/4 shells. I use 800X powder, Winchester 209 primers and a WAA12 wad clone and I usually reload federal top gun hulls. I buy them as field loads, reload them with .00 buckshot and stockpile for a rainy day. Then, rinse and repeat. In test after test of my reloaded ammo I am extremely happy with my pattern, shot column and minimal recoil and my cheap Mossberg Maverick 88 eats them like a fat kid eats cake. Incidentally, I would recommend to anyone who enjoys shooting and likes to stockpile some ammo they learn to reload shotgun ammo. Forget the cost benefits they are not the real beauty of it. The real benefit is ammo quality control, customization, availability and self sufficiency.

July 29, 2012, 09:14 PM	#77
codyb1991 Member Join Date: September 24, 2011 Location: Hoquiam, WA Posts: 88	Good old 2 3/4" 00 Buckshot. Wouldn't have a chest left after taking one of those. No brand preference, I've shot a bunch of different brands of 00 buckshot and noticed very little difference.

August 3, 2012, 06:45 PM	#79
Glockstar .40 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Location: West of the Rockies Posts: 435	i like hornadys critical defense 00buck with some slugs in the side saddle..(j.i.c.)