Good shotgun load for home defense?

[Socalman]

Not sure if this should be here or in the Ammo/Relaoding section. I figured this was the proper forum, moderator, feel free to move it.

I came across this. It seems that if you are looking for a sure stopper for home defense or possible large predators this might be the answer.

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2016/01/14/oath-expanding-fragmenting-slugs/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=2016-01-19&utm_campaign=Weekly+Newsletter

I would like to hear what others have to say about this.

[AreWeFree]

Best load for HD, Federal LE 13200, http://sgammo.com/product/12-gauge-a...-buckshot-ammo

[Mirac]

The link has a whole page pop up add that you won something..

Good ol # 7 target loads will do the job nicely.

[MikeA04]

That thing is scary looking and id be afraid to fire that round in my house.

I use low recoil buckshot

[muzzle_flip]

I am a fan of No 1 buckshot for home defense.

[shellslinger]

I like the idea of using #4 buckshot

[hermosabeach]

bad choice for my place

Best load for HD, Federal LE 13200, http://sgammo.com/product/12-gauge-a...-buckshot-ammo

I have a small place.... the Flight control wad is WAY to tight... I might as well use a slug.... that flight control wad really keeps the shot too tight for indoor use.....


Coyotes- it is awesome....


Simple 2 3/4" 8 or 9 pellet OO buck has worked for a very very long time....


Until the FBI shoots a bunch of people with the newest and latest craze...

Trust your life to proven ammo.... Just my $0.02

[hermosabeach]

look at the pattern for the 8 pellet at 15 yards- 5" from 2 different guns and barrel lengths

I don't have a 45 foot shot inside my home....

2 minute mark

[mike415stone]

I like the idea of using #4 buckshot

I believe LEO's will recommend #4 buck, gets the job done while minimize wall penetration.

[Squidward]

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I love that stuff..

[Mayor McRifle]

Best load for HD, Federal LE 13200, http://sgammo.com/product/12-gauge-a...-buckshot-ammo

I used to think so, too. But now I've switched to this:



There's a new sheriff in town. Federal LE132-1B.

[hardcore4sure]

I'd second #4 buck

[voodooridr]

Another vote for #4 but I do have a few boxes of 12 pellet S&B 00 sitting around, not sure I'd want to shoot it inside my house though

[Sheepdog1968]

For what it's worth, I remember having these exact same debates of 00 vs number 4 buck back in 1991. We never reached a conclusion then on which way to go and we won't now. I also know of one odd duck who didn't have nearby neighborhoods and went with slugs in his.

[Rickrock1]

Another one up for #4 buck