As stated above, that ammo will produce slug sized patterns at HD distances. Negates the benefit of buckshot in defensive encounters.
We found the same problem in the old (90’s) Remington 8 pellet reduced recoil 00 Buckshot. The pattern was just TOO tight.
First off, with most tests with the flight control buckshot it isn't a "tight pattern" at home defense distances. It's one hole, rifle like shots. There is no "pattern"What benefit(s) in a home defense situation are negated by a tight pattern of a buckshot round?
Then use slugs, a rifle, or handgun!I'll take one hole at ten yards over 6-12 inches at ten yards any day.
My point:Tempest in a 12 bore teapot!
At the long home defense distance of 30 feet, Remington Express 9 Pellet 00B @ 1330 fps held a 6" pattern. In contrast Federal Flite-Control 9 pellet 00B @1330 fps produced a 1.25" pattern at 30 feet. Both from a 20 inch cylinder bore.
On the other side, it's more easy to miss the target entirely with a two inch pattetn.My goal would be to keep every pellet on target. It's a lot easier to do that with a two inch pattern at thirty feet than a six inch pattern at thirty feet.