Dragons breath vs. clean barrel

[USMC3531]

Having shot plenty of dragons breath it is about as useful as throwing firecrackers in a self defense situation. I'd rather remotely fire fireworks mortars at the incoming marauders as a distraction while shooting from a different vantage point.

[JenniferG]

2 3/4" or 3" 12 ga double 00 buck is my go to for shotgun. If you have screw in chokes you can dial in whatever range you want it to be the most effective at. I've shot some of the gimmick rounds for fun but they are a waste of time for serious shooting.

[Misery Loves Shotguns]

As an alternative to dragon's breath, I make steel wool shells every fall when I do my night shoots. Take birdshot, cut off the end of the shell and dump the contents, put a small piece of steel wool in with the powder behind the wad. I tried it with 0000 and I think the other one I have is 0. The 0000 is easier to work with but I didn't notice any difference in the way they burn up. This is entirely done for amusement though. I've seen plenty of examples of poor penetration and minimal damage on targets once you get past around 7 yards with birdshot so I would really only use buckshot or slugs for anything more serious than stripping paint off my steel targets or shooting clays.

[Sandcut]

I don't see the value if fancy apocalytic shotgun rounds. Besides slugs and #3 buckshot, the fanciest I get is #5 heavy turkey shot. I figure that those three rounds should manage all that I'll ever really need to do.

[ar15jules]

A bore snake soaked in bore scrubber does wonders.

[buxbandit]

I don't see the value if fancy apocalytic shotgun rounds. Besides slugs and #3 buckshot, the fanciest I get is #5 heavy turkey shot. I figure that those three rounds should manage all that I'll ever really need to do.

I don't see the value in a Ferrari either, when a Ford will get me where I need to go.
I do see the value in being able to ignite shit 100 feet away without a flamethrower.
Or fun factor.

[USMC3531]

I don't see the value in a Ferrari either, when a Ford will get me where I need to go.
I do see the value in being able to ignite shit 100 feet away without a flamethrower.
Or fun factor.

Flares are cheaper, easier to find, and more likely to get something burning than dragons breath if that's what you want to do.

[buxbandit]

Flares also may not have the range. We've developed a defense plan for our small development, and "walls of fire" play a part.

[streaker69]

Stage 20g propane tanks around perimeter. Hit tank with rifle shot, then fire dragons breath.

[buxbandit]

^^^^
It will be the last time they venture out of the NE, I can promise you that.