#4 Buckshot? - Page 3

ccw9mm · October 24th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Recent discussion on options for 12ga shotgun ammo: click.

In my Remington 870P SBS, I use #1 Buck (five rounds of 2-3/4", 16 pellets, 1250fps).

mojust · October 24th, 2009, 11:20 PM

I use #1. Ayoob recommends this for the best combination of stopping power and safety in urban areas.

razz · October 25th, 2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 10thmtn

I actually use #1 buckshot - best mix of pellet size and weight, number of pellets, and penetration.

#4 may be a bit light on penetration, but should still do the job.

Where did you find #1 buckshots?

ccw9mm · October 25th, 2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razz

Where did you find #1 buckshots?

None of my local shops carry #1, ever (so far as I have seen).

With the ammo shortage, even shotgun shells have been far harder to find, lately. Particularly #1, which isn't that common anyway.

Generally, I can most consistently find it available online, through CheaperThanDirt.com.

The best performing and most consistent round I've found in #1 for my 870P has been Winchester Super-X (#XB121), 2-3/4", #1 buck, 16 pellets, 1250fps. CheaperThanDirt has usually been out of these, the past ~9mos or so, though they have occasionally had others.

Right now, CTD has a few #1 options in stock, including: Remington #1, 2-3/4", 16 pellet, 1250fps; Winchester Super-X #1, 3", 24 pellet, 1040fps.

xdglocker · October 25th, 2009, 04:56 AM

Yea I'd go for the #1 buck but find any either. Figured I'd go with something more available and get the most bang for my buck. Even though I have slugs at the ready, I like #00 buck and will stay away from the #4.

10thmtn · October 25th, 2009, 10:57 AM

I got my #1 buck online - hard to find otherwise.

As far as slugs go - I don't see the point, unless for longer range. They give up the main advantages of the shotgun - simultaneous delivery of multiple projectiles, and the ability to more easily hit a moving target. Even at longer ranges, a rain of buckshot pellets is probably going to deter all but the most suicidal BGs.

Shooter3 · October 25th, 2009, 01:49 PM

I was just on the Remington website and they have a new HD round.
It's a combo of # 2 and #4 shot. It might be a good combo for penitration and spread. I have 00 buck in my 870 now but i'll probably buy some and check the pattern.

Siafu · October 25th, 2009, 02:10 PM

I too am a fan of #1. I have to go to my least favorite gun store to buy it but sometimes we all have to bite the bullet.

digitalexplr · October 25th, 2009, 03:10 PM

#1 may have it's advantages, but if you can't find any, those advantages are meaningless. 00 buck is readily available, so that is what is in my HD Mossberg.

Bulldog39 · October 25th, 2009, 07:44 PM

I like #4 buskshot for HD. In a HD situation you are going to be close and penetration at this range should not be an issue for #4. Plus #4 patterns better in my shotguns.

October 24th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#21
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October 24th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#22
mojust Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Willimantic Connecticut Posts: 435	I use #1. Ayoob recommends this for the best combination of stopping power and safety in urban areas. __________________ Sig 226, 228, 229, 232. Smith Model 60 and 1911. XD45 Tactical. Mossberg 930 SPX. How we behave as gun owners is important. Posturing and threatening does not serve us well in the public eye.

October 25th, 2009, 04:56 AM	#25
xdglocker Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 70	Yea I'd go for the #1 buck but find any either. Figured I'd go with something more available and get the most bang for my buck. Even though I have slugs at the ready, I like #00 buck and will stay away from the #4. __________________ Bob Glock 30sf SA-XDm40 Ruger LCP Remington 870 HD "I'm not Paranoid.....I'm Prepared"--SGT T

October 25th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#26
10thmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 658	I got my #1 buck online - hard to find otherwise. As far as slugs go - I don't see the point, unless for longer range. They give up the main advantages of the shotgun - simultaneous delivery of multiple projectiles, and the ability to more easily hit a moving target. Even at longer ranges, a rain of buckshot pellets is probably going to deter all but the most suicidal BGs. __________________ The People ARE the Militia, and have a DUTY (not just a right) to be both armed and proficient in the use of said arms. Ex-Army officer; Hurricane Andrew Relief, FL, 1992; Operation Restore Hope, Somalia, 1993 NRA Life Member; Range Safety Officer Glock 26, CT Laserguard, Smartcarry

October 25th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#27
Shooter3 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calif. Posts: 21	I was just on the Remington website and they have a new HD round. It's a combo of # 2 and #4 shot. It might be a good combo for penitration and spread. I have 00 buck in my 870 now but i'll probably buy some and check the pattern. __________________ Glock Driver

October 25th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#28
Siafu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Jahunga Posts: 987	I too am a fan of #1. I have to go to my least favorite gun store to buy it but sometimes we all have to bite the bullet.

October 25th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#29
digitalexplr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 655	#1 may have it's advantages, but if you can't find any, those advantages are meaningless. 00 buck is readily available, so that is what is in my HD Mossberg. __________________ XD9sc XD40 Service Mossberg 590a1 NRA Life Member

October 25th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#30
Bulldog39 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: KY Posts: 237	I like #4 buskshot for HD. In a HD situation you are going to be close and penetration at this range should not be an issue for #4. Plus #4 patterns better in my shotguns. __________________ Semper Fi

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