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12-14-2012, 10:40 PM
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best round for home defense?

living in an apartment with neighbors on both sides of me... anyone have any suggestions on a good 12 gauge round to use for home defense that wont penetrate the walls?
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12-14-2012, 10:58 PM
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defense rounds that anchor targets will penetrate

An option you might consider would be a light weight varmint bullet getting launched from an AR15

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12-14-2012, 11:24 PM
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do they make Frangible ammo for shotguns that might be a option if they do frangible buckshot or slug would be pretty dam awesome for HD

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12-14-2012, 11:29 PM
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check out James Yeager ..shotguns for home defense on you tube..good advise
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12-14-2012, 11:29 PM
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check out James Yeager ..shotguns for home defense on you tube..good advise
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12-14-2012, 11:30 PM
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check out James Yeager ..shotguns for home defense on you tube..good advise
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12-15-2012, 1:01 AM
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Get an AR, mini 14. some .223. Won't penetrate as much and still has good knock down power.
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12-15-2012, 1:37 AM
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Originally posted by sunrisefordrene

check out James Yeager ..shotguns for home defense on you tube..good advise

Originally posted by sunrisefordrene

check out James Yeager ..shotguns for home defense on you tube..good advise

Originally posted by sunrisefordrene

check out James Yeager ..shotguns for home defense on you tube..good advise

Must be some damn good advice if you have to say it that much

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12-15-2012, 1:41 AM
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00 Buck ~ Hit what you're aiming at in your apartment & all should be fine

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12-15-2012, 11:28 AM
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I always used bird shot,it has a good spread and its not over penetrating.
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12-15-2012, 11:28 AM
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How small are you talking? 10' or less in each room and hallway?

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12-15-2012, 2:25 PM
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I keep low-recoil 00 buckshot in my 870 at all times.

The Federal loads w/Flite Control wads hold a nice tight group.

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12-15-2012, 2:48 PM
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Originally posted by David1983

living in an apartment with neighbors on both sides of me... anyone have any suggestions on a good 12 gauge round to use for home defense that wont penetrate the walls?

If it's going to stop a bad guy, it's going to go through drywall. Ever punched through some gypsum board? It's not exactly the strongest thing in the world.

Originally posted by m16

I keep low-recoil 00 buckshot in my 870 at all times.

The Federal loads w/Flite Control wads hold a nice tight group.

^^ This.

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12-15-2012, 2:52 PM
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More practice & go with the one that you are good with because to be honest it's hard to find something that has stopping power but won't go thru the wall.
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12-15-2012, 3:17 PM
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