#4 Buck Shot vs Pitbull

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I have a pitbull that keeps coming into my yard and harrasing my animals. He is getting bolder and more hostile. I think I am going to have to wack him.

I have tons of #4 buck shot. Will this be sufficient for a pitbull at less than 20 yards? I was going for a heart shot.


If #4 is not sufficient what good is #4? What animials is it safe to go after with #4?
 
#4 buck is the most popular shotgun load for coyotes. At 20 yards it will make short work of any pitbull. I know some folks (like hogdogs) with working catch dogs may disagree, but I am all in favor of banning pitbulls within city limits. To many kids getting their faces ripped off. If a pit ever comes in my yard I will shoot it instantly.
 
I do not trust them. We had a case this years where a woman was walking 2 of her own pitbulls down the street on a leash. They turned on her and killed her. Happened about 3 months ago.

I do think that bred has probably been inbred too much and that they are too much of a danger for society.
 
My ccw is a glock 9mm. I ususally do not walk around my yard with a shotgun. I was concerned that the 9mm might not put the pitbull down fast enough if he charged.

I know I could use slugs on "MR. Bull" but I was curious about weather or not #4 buck could do the job.

I think I might give #4 buck a chance. Deepending on what others on this post say.
 
This is a pretty hot subject for me considering I own three of them, all three of which are completely harmless and very well trained. One of them in fact is scared ****less of my brother in law's chihuahua. I will however give my opinion on the subject at hand...Pit bulls that have the bad seed owners that abuse them for purposes of making them aggressive are going to take a pretty dead-on shot to drop them...they have pretty thick skulls and are very fast so getting a good shot isn't going to be very easy unless it's unaware of your presence. For your own safety if the pit bull is indeed human aggressive, I highly suggest calling animal control. If you shoot it and hit it, but don't kill it you're just going to piss it off and cause even more danger to yourself
 
While we won't jack this thread... I will say that i believe we should punish the deed not the breed. I also have learned in the 3 years hog hunting that these GOOD bulldogs are highly driven and full of pent up energy. They are not to be owned by most types of people. First and fore most they must have severe obedience training and a secondary job to do or they will possibly go broken arrow. They cannot be trusted to be in the control of just about every child as they just don't have the strength or mental fortitude to control one. Most woman as well are out but I do know of a few that are great with the bulldogs (better than me by a long way) It is a different animal than a watered down AKC show dog. But yes i agree the 4buck will have plenty of oomph... but I personally wouldn't do it with less than a few rounds for backup...
Brent
 
I will probably go with 00 Buck or slugs.

I also have 3 kids that play in the backyard.

The dog will be whacked. Just trying to figure out which humane/entertaining/investigative way to do it.

Based on what yall say #4 buck isn't worth much. Might have to invest in more 00 buck. Save #4 buck for the turkeys.
 
+1 to Duff and HogDogs - not the breed but the owner. I had one several years ago that was very submissive - even though her papers read like murderer's row - Sally the Ripper, Bloody Sam, etc. Unfortunately, the Army moved us and we ended up in the city where she did not have enough room. We were able to sell her to a very nice couple that had a farm.

But, regardless of the breed, an agressive dog in my yard with the potential for bad things to happen would have to be dealt with.

I assume you have discussed this with the owner? I would also probably talk to local law enforcement to make sure you are not going to get whacked for taking action. Animal regulations vary widely.

Of course you have the basic right to protect you and yours, but it doesn't mean there won't be any ramifications.
 
I live in the ghetto. You hear gun shots all the time. The dog appears to be stray. I do not know who the owner is.

No one cares about gun shots in the ghetto.

We are all just disposable humans here. They let the street thugs run the place like it is a 3rd world country. So far me and my family have been okay. I think this is due to the fact that I am friendly and respectful to the dealers.

My neighbor has cars pulling up to his house all day long. Some times he gives curb side service. Customers go in his house and then out a few miniutes latter.

I have been very friendly and respectful when around him so far me and my family have been left alone. I thought about envolving the police, but once I get fingered as the snitch all hell will break lose.

Even if the cops busted him he would probably post bail and be out the next day. Where would that put me and my family....SOL?

So we give them christmas cookies and are polite to them and they leave us alone.
 
Given your situation, I think I'd point out to the neighbor that if the dog does harm a kid, it will be unavoidable for cops to get involved, whether or not you want to. Medics, hospitals, reports to police, city administration: They'll all get involved.

Bad for his business. So, appeal to HIS best interest, since he won't be impressed by thoughts of your kids. His best interest is in not attracting unwanted attention.

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#4 buckshot? Nah... I would use 000, 00 buckshot or slugs. Too many pellets in a load of #4 buck to account for in an urban enviroment; and Pitbulls are a LOT more muscular and heavier-boned than coyotes.

ps - if you use a longer barrel the report may be a bit less [better terminal performance as well] ;)
 
I could use my AR-15 but I do not want my neighbors to know I have it.

I figure when the SHTF The drug dealers will get a can of "BUSHMASTER" opened up on their A**.(100 round drums included):eek:

Most of the time they are so high it would take them about 5 miniutes to realize those were tracers I was firing at them not some type of phycodelic halucination.
 
#4 would probably work fine too at close range, but #00 would definitely give you more confidence due to it's better penetration and you'll still have multiple holes in Mr. Pitbull.
 
I am going to go with 00 Buck.

I'll whack him next time I see him in my yard.

I'll give him a chance to leave but if he even looks at me wrong.:eek:

Would it be un-ethical/illegal to cook the "Bull" on my barbeque grill and feed him to my dogs?

Don't want to waste a carcass.
 
Why grill it? Mine would love it raw!;) I limit "proper burial" to a dog that has made a good pet or hunter. I ain't about to waste my time and energy diggin' holes for sorry mutts! The buzzards and yotes gotta eat too...:D
Brent
 
Vile animals

.22lr to the eyeball or head. Why make a mountain out of a molehill.
Why does every owner say how sweet and docile their little angeldog was right after it chews off a baby's testicles. They are genetically bred fighting machines regardless of the owner, why not just own a crocodile?
 
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