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  1. #31
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    Default Re: #4 Shot for Home Defense?

    I have my Judge Magnum loaded with 3 - .410 000 Buckshot and 2 - 45 LC HP
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    Default Re: #4 Shot for Home Defense?

    Quote Originally Posted by Marcus99 View Post
    Size. Both are generally lead. Although shot can also be steel or other non-toxic metals. I've not heard of buckshot being made of anything other than lead, but it certainly may exist. The larger commonly referred to a #4 "BUCK" The smaller is generally called 4 "SHOT"

    The terms "shot" and "buck" make the difference


    Thanks for the Info.

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    Default Re: #4 Shot for Home Defense?

    phil,

    Yes. #4 high brass.

    Need proof? Know of an old tree stump? Step back a couple paces and let her rip.

    I don't think any home invader, hopped up or not, would not be stopped or retreat.

    #4 Buck? Vietnam yes. Bedroom, not necessary.

    Just my .02 worth.

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    Default Re: #4 Shot for Home Defense?

    At close range, a #8 trap load will kill you just as dead.

    Any shotgun load will stop a bad guy at home defense distances, but the ones that end with buck are a whole lot more effective.

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    Default Re: #4 Shot for Home Defense?

    Quote Originally Posted by RockIsland View Post
    At close range, a #8 trap load will kill you just as dead.

    Any shotgun load will stop a bad guy at home defense distances, but the ones that end with buck are a whole lot more effective.
    Yep ! To the OP take one of those shells and fire it at a 2x6 at your typical across the room/ down your hallway distance say 6 or 7 steps =17-20 ft give or take and judge for yourself if mr bad guy would be able to deal with it .

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    Default Re: #4 Shot for Home Defense?

    I prefer something with more penetration so I would just use the #4 for Turkey. Below is a another gel test of #4 birdshot.


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    Default Re: #4 Shot for Home Defense?

    Quote Originally Posted by RockIsland View Post
    bird shot is for anything flappy with feathers.
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