Shotgun Ammo

[Slow Hand]

There are a few folks on here who know, have experienced and understand the advantages and limitations of a shotgun for an offensive/defensive firearm choice. I believe you to be one of those folks and I can spot those who aren't from a mile away....it is usually good for a laugh though.

Stop it; you're making me blush! I'm not very experienced but I have at least patterned my HD gun at realistic distances and have done some practice and competition. That and I've got the Magpul video so I guess I'm close enough to an expert for the 'net!

 

[VUPDblue]

Well hell, you got the Magpul video....that's all you had to say!

 

[jtull01]

Hi Folks,
Thanks for the lively responses to my thread.
I'm looking forward to re-experienceing my use of the 870.
The ammo question was answered, so slugs through a smooth bore are OK for non accuracy work.

My real experience goes back 33 years, when I was a police officer. We were having a rash of thefts out of the penned yards of our auto dealers. We had a sting set up. It was summer, the radio call went out and I heard a suspect coming down towards my position. I emerged from a crouch behind a car, I caught his face with the end of my Remington 870. He had the goods in his hands. I remember his eyes twitching left and right, I said to him; "Please, go ahead and run, I won't miss at this range!"
Needless to say he layed on the ground with wet pants.

Course My heart was about to pop too.

Power of the shotgun?

It does have a decisive effect, and of course with 00, a devastating close range weapon.

 

[esrice]

Hi Folks,
Thanks for the lively responses to my thread.

I realize I never actually answered your OP.

This thread might be of some help to you: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...he_pattern_of_various_brands_of_buckshot.html

Federal 00 Buck with FliteControl is gooooood stuff.

(25 FEET!!)

 

[NIFT]

I use Winchester 3", #1 Buck (24 pellets) XB1231 in my HD shotgun.

Excellent choice. Quoting the late three-star General, Thomas Kelly, "a sledghammer is a delightful way to kill a fly."

#1 buck can be hard to find, however, so, 3" 00 buck (15 pellets) is a great, easier to find alternative.

 

[daspurlock]

Got the same gun tested oo 25 yrd very deadly keep it the closet.

 

[iamaclone45]

I use Federal Law Enforcement 00 buck as my primary HD load in my Remington 870 18.5"

For slugs I just buy the cheap Remington Slugger Rifled Slugs.

 

[Sweetums]

The ammo question was answered, so slugs through a smooth bore are OK for non accuracy work.

You might be surprised at what a smooth bore shotgun can do with a good slug. Don't be afraid to practice with slugs at longer ranges (50-100 yards) and see what can happen with some different brands of slugs in your gun.