Shotgun self-defense ammo, what do you use ?

[Fronty Owner]

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[billethorse]

Originally Posted by wannadiesel

My choice of 00 buck 9 ball was arrived at because a police officer friend gave me a leftover box from a qualification session. I don't think it really matters much what ammo you use, it's all gonna be pretty effective if you hit your target.

Hey Dave, I have a box of 00 buck, but how do I know if it's 9 ball? Break one open and count?
Thanks,
Mark

[raymond21]

Reduced recoil slug in my Mossberg 500A w/pistol grip. A lot less damage to the house than pellets flying every where (wouldn't want to damage the TV or the leather recliner).

[Billyram]

00 Buck because I'm going to take out what they're riding in too.
My Bennelli holds 9ea. 2-3/4" shells.
Billy

[wannadiesel]

Originally Posted by billethorse

Hey Dave, I have a box of 00 buck, but how do I know if it's 9 ball? Break one open and count?
Thanks,
Mark

That'd work. The only reason I know mine is 9 ball is because it says so on the box.

[n2moto]

Billet why don't you shoot it on paper and count the holes. That way you can see how many pellets and check the pattern.

[red rattler]

It's got 5 rounds of 00 buck in it.

[ofcmarc]

Red,

You got the ammo in the side upside down. Stick them in from the bottom and you can pull them out from underneath with out a hassle.

[red rattler]

Originally Posted by ofcmarc

Red,

You got the ammo in the side upside down. Stick them in from the bottom and you can pull them out from underneath with out a hassle.

Yep sure is, I will turn them around right now. Thanks

[Fronty Owner]

Originally Posted by ofcmarc

Red,

You got the ammo in the side upside down. Stick them in from the bottom and you can pull them out from underneath with out a hassle.

Or maybe the slugs go in upside down and the buck shot in right side up to differentiate in feel during a lights out tactical reload.