What Shotgun Shells to stock up on.

[God's Country]

Hmmm you really are limiting yourself, with an extremely versatile weapon.

The problem is trying to stockpile one shot size to eliminate threats and possibly hunt is IMO a huge compromise.

Maybe #2 or #4

I would strongly urge considering 00buck in large quantity and at least 8-10 boxes of #6 high brass for random hunting. 250 rounds of #6 will put a lot of food on the table.

[ChamberedRound]

Hmmm, what size pellets we talking about here?

See here:
http://www.shotgunworld.com/amm.html

Note that I'm recommending either #1 or #2 buck. There is also a #1 and #2 steel shot, and a #2 lead shot, that's not what I'm talking about.

What kind of range will this give me while remaining an effective deterrent.

Not sure exactly, but have to believe range would be comparable to other types of buck.

Also note that EM's option is a good one as well if you're considering more than one type of shot.

[IronButt]

If you're limiting yourself to 1 size shotgun round, I'd go with #4 shot. It's large enough for SD, but still can be used for hunting.

[gf45acp]

Limiting to one, 00.

[Philbert]

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3_2.htm

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

I'd skip birdshot, and probably any buckshot short smaller than #1, for defensive use.

[knight0334]

Stock up on any and all that you can afford to buy. A shotgun is a versatile tool, have a versatile assortment of shells.. Everything from slugs to fine #12 shot.

Sticking with just 1, 2, even 4 or 5 loads for a shotgun is like tying one arm behind your back, or using 10rd mags in a G19 in a state that doesn't have capacity restrictions, or using a silly NASCAR restrictor plate at a NHRA dragstrip..

[-JD-]

OK, my SHTF/Zombie/Home Defense shotgun is almost done. Now, if I was going to stock up on a bunch of ammo for it, what should I go with.

Do you have wall penetration concerns?

[Mtbkski]

Do you have wall penetration concerns?

No concerns. I plan on shooting right thru them.

Any time you fire in a house, you have some wall penetration concerns. I don't have any neighbors, and I know where the kids rooms are. So, wall penetration is not a major conern. Once I know where the kids are, any wall can be removed (Via Shotgun Slugs) if need be.



I'm cutting the barrel off my shotgun myself. Will this make a difference in what rounds you guys are recommending.

[God's Country]

In this case I would stick with 00 or some other buck shot.

Edit:
Assuming this will be the only shotgun or barrel.

[RaisedByWolves]

I'm cutting the barrel off my shotgun myself. Will this make a difference in what rounds you guys are recommending.

Nope.

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