Can't go wrong with 00 Buck.I have 8 rounds of double buck in mine.
I feel fine with 7, which is what my 870 holds. I mean how many shells of 3" 00 Buck am I really going to need? [emoji123]As 49Willys stated a minimum of 8 rounds. I would suggest something larger in size to # 4 shot.
We have had this discussion a few times in the past. You may want to research what others recommended.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2010/02/robert-farago/shotgun-penetration-with-various-rounds/While approaching our minimum recommended penetration standard for an all around tactical shotgun load, this birdshot load (#1 tungsten matrix) just does not quite measure up. Consideration of this load should be limited to an application where an engagement is guaranteed to be very close range and overpenetration is a significant and unacceptable risk. In mitigating these risks it is important to recognize that birdshot loads are significantly handicapped as compared to buckshot loads in their capacity to create the deep permanent cavities required to damage either cardiovascular or CNS structures.
Small sized birdshot such as this #8 heavy dove load is a poor choice for deployment with a tactical shotgun. Wounds inflicted from birdshot tend to be gruesome yet shallow as they lack the penetration required to reach vital cardiovascular or central nervous system structures.
I watched a gel video with 000 buck, and that stuff is impressive. It did penetrate through a lot of gel too, and was absolutely obliterated. Brass Fetcher has a video on YouTube. Check it out.(9) 12g 3" 10 pellet 000 buck. I have lath and plaster interior walls and (3) layers of brick for all my exterior walls so my neighbors are safe and I live alone so I'm no too concerned about the next room.
-Robb
(9) 12g 3" 10 pellet 000 buck. I have lath and plaster interior walls and (3) layers of brick for all my exterior walls so my neighbors are safe and I live alone so I'm no too concerned about the next room.
-Robb
I've never fired 3" 000 buck, but I can image the recoil to be very stout. How does it compare to 00 Buck 3"? Guess I need to pick up a box to play out in the woods.Sounds great given the lack of an over penetration problem, but might it generate so much recoil that time to follow up shots is increased?
I think anything that takes a hit from one of those isn't going to need a follow up shot. I mean after all it just got hit 10 times simultaneously with .36 caliber balls. I understand recoil is stout, and while I haven't fired this load and am very happy with either 2 3/4 or 3" 00 Buck I think it's just a matter of trigger time. I stick with max so far of 00 Buck 3 inch and practice makes it reasonably easy to make follow up shots if need be. I just can't see any two legged creature needing more than 1 shell with either 3 inch 00 or 000 buck. It's a done deal, and even if you some how miss at HD ranges in home you should at least hit an extremity. A load like either of these will remove that. I'm sure that's plenty of time to rack another round and fire if need be.Sounds great given the lack of an over penetration problem, but might it generate so much recoil that time to follow up shots is increased?