Shotgun Ammunition. School me on how many and what kind.

[n423]

Here's a link where they concluded that in a 12-gauge shotgun, No. 1 buckshot was the best all-around for home defense:

http://www.firearmstactical.com/briefs10.htm

Unfortunately, No. 1 buckshot is hard to find, so the next recommendation was plain old No. 00 buckshot.

Good article. I used to love to shoot slugs at an old washing machine. Have plenty of buckshot on hand also.

 

[thaHooligan]

heres a few different types of shotgun rounds in action. i like the last one. that would be my choice when the Zombie Apocalypse arrives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4FjODPDFA&feature=

 

[MoBoost]

 

[ripnbst]

heres a few different types of shotgun rounds in action. i like the last one. that would be my choice when the Zombie Apocalypse arrives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4FjODPDFA&feature=

I doubt highly that the dragon breath round would be legal in the US. I also wonder about the legality of the "ball and chain" round though it sounds like it would be insanely destructive.

 

[1mathom1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotshell

Useful info.


The chart posted earlier is usefull but not to scale....just fyi.

 

[sumoj275]

Don't know if this will help but I picked up some bulk packs at Wal Mart this weekend. They had Winchester and Remington buck and slug in the 2 3/4" and buck in 3". I have yet to get the shotgun, but got 90 rds of stuff to try.

 

[Dale00]

Check out the shotgun ammo prices from these folks in Stillwater: http://www.sgammo.com/catalog/shotgun-ammunition

I bought some of the Centurion 12ga slugs (Italy) and RIO 12ga low recoil 00buck (Spain) but have not tried either out yet. Prices are amazing.

 

[Glocktogo]

I don't really see a reason to stock 1K of shotshells for a pump unless you're a heavy use hunter or competition shooter. 2-300 shotshells in #6, 7 1/2 and 8 shot, along with a couple hundred rounds of 00 buck & slugs should do you just fine. Try some of the lower recoil "tactical" 00 and slugs before stocking up. They may pattern better in your gun, particularly the Federal offering with the Flite Control wad.

 

[sumoj275]

Thanks for the link, I need to save some money and hit him up at a show so I can get more ammo and not give money to UPS.

 

[Neil]

heres a few different types of shotgun rounds in action. i like the last one. that would be my choice when the Zombie Apocalypse arrives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4FjODPDFA&feature=

Nice video. Have a nice day! :-)