Thoughts On The Combat Shotgun - Page 2

Scott · May 29th, 2006, 12:54 PM

My HD shotgun will do ok on a skeet field (16-20yds), but at distances beyond that I don't think so. A shot in my house is 20 feet or less. So it is adequate for that. Also I like a HD shotgun for the psychological effect. The racking of the slide is a good one. Thanks Hollywood. Also if you do fire an 18.5" barrel shotgun in the dark, it is a flame thrower. Even if you miss, the ball of flame that encompasses the BG should be very discouraging to them.

I still give myself a fighting chance on the load out. A 12ga with 00 Buck and slugs. I also keep an AR handy, just in case. However I have to believe after the first shot the BGs are leaving. If not they are insane/drugged and things are very bad.

If I want to control 100yds or better my AR is what I will reach for, not a shotgun.

-Scott-

Zach S · May 30th, 2006, 09:19 AM

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With Remington 8 pellet 00 buck reduced recoil ammo, my 870P will give me a pattern at 25 yards that I can cover with my open hand. I use a modified choke.

I get the same pattern out of Federal's 8 pellet 00 buck reduced recoil load, LE133 to be specific. Gun is a Mossberg 590 with a cyliner bore.

Rob72 · May 30th, 2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by QKShooter

I'd be worried a bit w/ my "home defense" shotty at 30 yds with its short riot barrel.

Lots of new members here these days. Some new to shooting in general so...thought it would be a good read mostly for them.

Not too much new concerning defensive Rock Salt Guns that we seasoned shooters don't know about already.

Lengthened forcing cone is a good place to start, maybe a back-bore as well.

Gunnutty · May 30th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Sounds like several members have tested patterns at different distances.Most people don't think to do that. In my almost worthless opinion, (1.5 cents)folks should be as familiar with their shotguns performance as their pistols. Yes it may be a little more forgiving at certain distances but we need to know what they are. As the article and some of the forum members stated not every shotgun will perform the same way.

Capt Jack · June 6th, 2006, 06:18 PM

My home defence shotgun is a mossberg 590 parkerized with 8,
2 3/4 low recoil 00 buck, I have the bayonet mounted on it, hopefully the look of it will be enough of a deterent that the bad guy will turn tail and run.

Phirehawk · June 6th, 2006, 11:38 PM

My home defense shotty is the lowly 20 ga. It's a Mossberg 500 with some nifty looking stuff on it (I know, mostly for the scary looks). Being my only shotgun, my wife has to be able to shoot it well, too. My follow up shots are much better with the 20 than with a 12. I think Massad Ayoob sings the praises of the 20 ga, I know I do.

swiftyjuan · June 7th, 2006, 11:39 PM

My house gun is a Winchester Defender, and only for use in the house (my wife insists that the BG must be on the entryway tile, so as to not screw up the carpet). The back up, located by the 12 gauge, is a Ruger Mini-30 with 1 30 round mag and two standby mags. If all that bounces off, the HK G-3...

June 6th, 2006, 11:38 PM	#16
Phirehawk New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 13	My home defense shotty is the lowly 20 ga. It's a Mossberg 500 with some nifty looking stuff on it (I know, mostly for the scary looks). Being my only shotgun, my wife has to be able to shoot it well, too. My follow up shots are much better with the 20 than with a 12. I think Massad Ayoob sings the praises of the 20 ga, I know I do. __________________ I'm not smart, here's someone who is: "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." (Benjamin Franklin)

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May 29th, 2006, 12:54 PM	#11
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,435	My HD shotgun will do ok on a skeet field (16-20yds), but at distances beyond that I don't think so. A shot in my house is 20 feet or less. So it is adequate for that. Also I like a HD shotgun for the psychological effect. The racking of the slide is a good one. Thanks Hollywood. Also if you do fire an 18.5" barrel shotgun in the dark, it is a flame thrower. Even if you miss, the ball of flame that encompasses the BG should be very discouraging to them. I still give myself a fighting chance on the load out. A 12ga with 00 Buck and slugs. I also keep an AR handy, just in case. However I have to believe after the first shot the BGs are leaving. If not they are insane/drugged and things are very bad. If I want to control 100yds or better my AR is what I will reach for, not a shotgun. -Scott-

May 30th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#14
Gunnutty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 915	Sounds like several members have tested patterns at different distances.Most people don't think to do that. In my almost worthless opinion, (1.5 cents)folks should be as familiar with their shotguns performance as their pistols. Yes it may be a little more forgiving at certain distances but we need to know what they are. As the article and some of the forum members stated not every shotgun will perform the same way.

June 6th, 2006, 06:18 PM	#15
Capt Jack New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 8	My home defence shotgun is a mossberg 590 parkerized with 8, 2 3/4 low recoil 00 buck, I have the bayonet mounted on it, hopefully the look of it will be enough of a deterent that the bad guy will turn tail and run.

June 7th, 2006, 11:39 PM	#17
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,014	My house gun is a Winchester Defender, and only for use in the house (my wife insists that the BG must be on the entryway tile, so as to not screw up the carpet). The back up, located by the 12 gauge, is a Ruger Mini-30 with 1 30 round mag and two standby mags. If all that bounces off, the HK G-3...