My best guess for the case of the flier pictured here is that some of the buffer compound melted and stuck to one of the pellets when the shell was crimped at the factory. This gave the stray pellet an irregular shape, and it failed to continue in a straight line after separating from the wad. At further distances, a tight pattern is still very likely, but fliers are possible. At the end of a Nov, 09, Nov.
Chris Baker. Birdshot has the smallest pellet sizes but also has the advantage of numbers. Although birdshot is tiny compared to buckshot, each shotshell contains hundreds or even thousands of tiny projectiles.
Because the projectiles are so tiny, they lack the lethality of buckshot. Their small size keeps them from packing the same punch as a heavier shot load. Tiny shot also lacks the weight and energy needed for deep penetration. If birdshot has any advantage in home defense, it is the minimal penetration it achieves though household walls. Wall penetration is an important consideration in home defense, especially if you have kids sleeping in the next room.
Buckshot gets its name from the animals it is commonly used to kill. Often used to harvest whitetail bucks in areas that restrict rifle hunting, buckshot is devastating when used at close range on these thin-skinned animals. The average adult male has an overall weight, chest circumference, and depth to vital organs eerily similar to the average whitetail buck.
Their hearts are also virtually identical in weight and structure. While it might seem macabre to compare humans to game animals, these comparisons are invaluable when it comes to selecting ammunition for personal protection.
If a load is lethal on whitetails, logic follows it will also be effective on dangerous humans. Buckshot pellets are significantly larger than birdshot. For comparison, 5 birdshot a common choice for hunting large turkeys measures. The larger size of buckshot also means increased kinetic energy and deeper penetration.
Size, penetration, and energy all make buckshot more lethal than birdshot. Most people arming themselves against violent criminals prefer lethality. Even law enforcement officers typically choose 0 or 00 buckshot for close encounters with dangerous human beings. A shotgun slug contains a single metal projectile. These massive projectiles are heavy, penetrate deeply, and deliver serious internal damage.
They are also more accurate that buckshot or birdshot for long-distance shooting. Both deer hunters and police officers switch to slugs when shooting long-range targets. On top of their increased range, shotgun slugs also deliver deep penetration.
This is another reason police officers may switch to tactical slugs when engaging dangerous criminals. Their penetrative qualities make them perfect for gun fights that take place in or around vehicles. A standard slug can punch right through a car door without breaking a sweat. Most intruders are engaged at close range, usually between 7 and 15 feet or the length of a typical hallway. If you need a slug to reach out and touch a criminal, he is probably far enough away not to pose any real danger.
Slugs can also be a major liability in a home defense situation. A slug is going to plow through a lot of stuff before it stops. This includes drywall, wall studs, doors, furniture, and bodies. A slug can smash through an exterior wall and still have enough kinetic energy to kill someone on the other side. Shooting a slug inside of your home could potentially put the whole neighborhood in danger. Given the statistics of engagement at distances less than 15 feet, any shotgun ammo that reliably cycles through your weapon will be effective.
There is no shame in using a simple, no-frills 00 Buckshot load. Even the United States military and most police departments use simple 00 buckshot, although any buckshot from 4 to will get the job done.
For a long time, dedicated shotgunners have worked to dispel lots of fuddlore, lies, and myths about the shotgun, and today we are going to talk about why you should just say no to number 4 buckshot for home defense. Number 4 Buckshot is the smallest buckshot load available for 12 gauge shotguns. Each number 4 buckshot pellet is approximately.
I love No. Lots of little pellets increase my chances of taking the animal down. Coyotes are relatively small, and those. Hornady includes Number 4 buckshot in their varmint express line of cartridges for a reason.
People have this real fear of overpenetration. Number 4 buckshot gets suggested for home defense because people believe it penetrates less through drywall. They are right; it will penetrate through fewer walls than 00 buckshot, but No.
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