For home defense 00 buckshot is often the round of choice.
But do you know what pattern 00 buckshot makes at close range?
It's my contention that most folks don't realize just how tight a pattern 00 Buckshot throws at 7-8 yards or less.
Have You Patterned Your Home Defense Shotgun Yet?
Scattergun Tech TR-870 12guage 2 3/4 00 buckshot
pattern shot at 8 yards is 4 inches for 9 x .32 cal pellets.
pictured is 2 3/4in 12 gauge shell for size reference
But do you know what pattern 00 buckshot makes at close range?
It's my contention that most folks don't realize just how tight a pattern 00 Buckshot throws at 7-8 yards or less.
Have You Patterned Your Home Defense Shotgun Yet?
Scattergun Tech TR-870 12guage 2 3/4 00 buckshot
pattern shot at 8 yards is 4 inches for 9 x .32 cal pellets.
pictured is 2 3/4in 12 gauge shell for size reference