Home Defense Shotgun ammo

[blackirish]

What are peoples choices of shotgun ammo for home defense?

[awkx]

I believe the consensus is to go with at least #4 buckshot or larger; birdshot may not penetrate far away to stop the assailant. Many people recommend OO buckshot. Slugs are another option.

Another factor is overpenetration; if you live in an apartment building, then going with the smaller-shot size (e.g., #4 buckshot) might be better. If you live in a house with strong exterior walls (brick or concrete), then larger shot sizes may be more appropriate.

[Trigger]

I use Federal Tactical 00 buck. It has a tight group even at 15 yards. It is reduced recoil so the velocity is lower. Not a large amount of over penetration compared to standard 00 buck.

[c.sander]

i have 12gauge K.O. slugs in my home gun, nothin like 1.5oz of lead

[chrisaka]

I have Federal Tactical 00 Buck and slugs at the ready for my Mossberg 500. The sheer size and weight of the slug is simply devestating, but for many cases I think I prefer the forgiveness of the 00 buck.

[Stooperzero]

Rem 00 BUck for my Mod.87



tested it last week at 10yds Opens about 6" total.

[imashooter2]

Federal 20 pellet #1 buck for me.

[fingers80002]

Check this out.
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot42.htm

Lots of other good info on his site.

[imashooter2]

Another good link:

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

[omnibus]

No 1 buckshot is considered the ideal for SD/HD. 2 3/4 is plenty...you dont need 3"