Federal LE132-00 buck with flite control

They sell Low Recoil Power-Shok which they say is suitable for medium game (with a little picture of a deer), so what would be the difference? Have you never heard of marketing? The same stuff in different packaging to appeal to different types of customers is pretty common.
 
It does seem like a good marketing strategy...

I checked out the stats on the power-shok low recoil buckshots.

The H132 (power-shok) features 9 pellets - 00 buck traveling at 1140 fps.

The LE132-00 with flite control features 9 pellets - 00 buck traveling at 1145 fps.

I've never looked at other federal ammunition before, but now that I have, I'd say that most buck shots should do well within 40 yards of a small to mid sized game.
 
Maybe its just me, but I'd save the low recoil 00 for HD for fast follow up shots against an attacking offender/multiple offenders. For hunting Bambi, I'd go with the full power version for a humane kill. But then, I'd hunt Bambi with a Brenneke style slug. YMMV.
 
Contact Federal and ask what their tactical buckshot is designed for. I doubt they will say it was designed as a hunting round.
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Reminds me of the 'ol "30-06 was designed to wound, not kill" argument.

I don't think they designed it so it would be effective against two legged critters and ineffective against 4 leggers.

It was simply reduced in velocity (with no design change necessary) at the request of law enforcement so inexperienced recruits could handle the recoil. Better technology in the form of FliteControl followed.

Perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not, it was found that the reduced recoil/velocity provided adequate penetration along with tighter patterns and faster follow-up shots. That was before FliteControl.
 
Federal's reply as far as bambi was, it would be best to use one the premium hunting loads with higher velocity and greater pellet count.

I'm still waiting on Springfield:D.
 
Would using these on games be considered animal abuse/mistreatment?

Since these are not designed specifically for games, would it be considered animal abuse/mistreatment if I hunt with these?
 
Hank, no different than using a skeet gun on quail or a recoil reducing stock. With some google search and or help from guys here and in reloading section, will come up with various energy factors that you can compare to regular loads to make sure you are not beating the critter with a tennis ball...
Brent
 
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