#4 Buckshot?

FHBrumb · October 23rd, 2009, 08:11 PM

Does anyone have any links or information about #4 used for HD?

I've always leaned towards 00, but a breakdown in communication just bought me some #4. Maybe they are good for something? Otherwise, I'll just shoot them up at the range I guess...

9 pellets of .33 inch stuff versus 20something pellets of .25 inch stuff? The box calls for just a smidge over 1300fps.

10thmtn · October 23rd, 2009, 08:35 PM

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.

dukalmighty · October 24th, 2009, 01:11 AM

When I was an LEO in the 80's we carried 4 buck in our shotguns

BKS · October 24th, 2009, 01:35 AM

It will work fine for home defense. Just about any size buckshot will. When I shot up the 00 I have in mine, I am going back to #4 Buckshot.

gumaro · October 24th, 2009, 01:36 AM

I load my HD 12 gauge with #4 buckshot.

blinkstafoo1 · October 24th, 2009, 02:40 AM

My HD shotgun has #4 in it right now. I think it will do fine.

SatCong · October 24th, 2009, 02:40 AM

At close range, I like no 4 buck better, for defence.

TX-JB · October 24th, 2009, 04:48 AM

Nothing wrong with #4 buck. Like dukalmighty, my agency's preferred load was #4 buck. It gives less over penetration thru thin walls, especially apartments. Have seen the results of a couple of shootings with #4. They were, no doubt about it, 1 shot stops...

I keep #4 buck in my HD shotgun.

Ram Rod · October 24th, 2009, 07:47 AM

IMO...#2 does rather well in the 12ga, and #4 does rather well in the 20ga. I still load the 12ga HD with the 00 buck though.

retsupt99 · October 24th, 2009, 07:54 AM

When someone coming through the front door is hit with #4 buck...it is still a great 'entry discourager', but I prefer 00 buck to discourage in the strongest way...

October 24th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#3
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,383	When I was an LEO in the 80's we carried 4 buck in our shotguns __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

October 24th, 2009, 02:40 AM	#6
blinkstafoo1 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 211	My HD shotgun has #4 in it right now. I think it will do fine. __________________ Glock 30SF, Ruger LCP, Springfield XD 9mm Bushmaster ORC, Weatherby Vanguard .270 Winchester Pigeon Grade XTR, Mossberg 500 NRA Member

October 24th, 2009, 02:40 AM	#7
SatCong Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,597	At close range, I like no 4 buck better, for defence. __________________ NRA PATRON LIFE

October 24th, 2009, 04:48 AM	#8
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,139	Nothing wrong with #4 buck. Like dukalmighty, my agency's preferred load was #4 buck. It gives less over penetration thru thin walls, especially apartments. Have seen the results of a couple of shootings with #4. They were, no doubt about it, 1 shot stops... I keep #4 buck in my HD shotgun. __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

October 24th, 2009, 07:47 AM	#9
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	IMO...#2 does rather well in the 12ga, and #4 does rather well in the 20ga. I still load the 12ga HD with the 00 buck though. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

October 23rd, 2009, 08:11 PM	#1
FHBrumb Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA, where else? Posts: 336	#4 Buckshot? Does anyone have any links or information about #4 used for HD? I've always leaned towards 00, but a breakdown in communication just bought me some #4. Maybe they are good for something? Otherwise, I'll just shoot them up at the range I guess... 9 pellets of .33 inch stuff versus 20something pellets of .25 inch stuff? The box calls for just a smidge over 1300fps. __________________ Amendment XIV Section 1. ...No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...

October 23rd, 2009, 08:35 PM	#2
10thmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 654	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. __________________ 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 24th, 2009, 01:35 AM	#4
BKS Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 28	It will work fine for home defense. Just about any size buckshot will. When I shot up the 00 I have in mine, I am going back to #4 Buckshot.

October 24th, 2009, 01:36 AM	#5
gumaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alvin, TX Posts: 175	I load my HD 12 gauge with #4 buckshot.

October 24th, 2009, 07:54 AM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,710	When someone coming through the front door is hit with #4 buck...it is still a great 'entry discourager', but I prefer 00 buck to discourage in the strongest way... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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