Home defense shotgun info

[majflyboy]

A typical home defense shotgun loaded with typical 00 buckshot will deliver a shot pattern only about 7" wide at 20 feet? That's smaller than most dinner plates! The general rule of thumb is 1" of expansion per yard, so at 3 yards (where most self defense shootings take place, or less) you'll only get a pattern about the size of a man's fist! While they may still be the ideal home defense firearm and are still very deadly, don't buy into the myth that "you don't have to aim - just point and pull the trigger" with a 12ga shotgun!!

[ducker]

Take that 00 buck out. Use bird shot that won't penetrate walls as much. Think about what's on the other side

[bird down]

In the south u would have to have a death wish to take your chances against a redneck and a shotgun. I would rather someone shoot at me with a pistol. Inside of 50 yards I don't think there is anyway to miss. I was taught to point my shotgun by the way

[Wannabe...]

Mine's loaded with #6. All 8 of em. Don't come a tippin down Greer road.

Wannabe...

[DonDon]

I have my hands and feet. OK a couple swords that'll lop an arm off as well

[jimfish]

Might be right Maj. but you got 5 shots or more also I think #4 shot will give a good pattern.

[strmwalker]

Might be right Maj. but you got 5 shots or more also I think #4 shot will give a good pattern.

that #4 shot will do more than give a good pattern it also will give a attention getting !!!
what I have loaded in my 12ga 1st round #4 , 2nd round slug ,3,4,5 00 buck !!!

[willsjwills]

I use #6 and 71/2 on coyotes. One oz. shot, 2 3/4 dram equiv. powder. Dropping them at 40 yds.

[feeshrman]

I have my hands and feet. OK a couple swords that'll lop an arm off as well

put your left foot on his right jaw Billy Jack, just don't tear him up to bad with them new boots, LOL

[rducks123]

#7 or #8 works good too. 10 gauge browning gonna light em up