Nightcrawler
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Buckshot is generally more expensive than birdshot. Also, buck only seems to come in 5 and 10 round boxes, whereas game loads (birdshot) come in boxes of 25. Cheaper than dirt has No. 4 shot in 25 round boxes, labeled as a "heavy field load", for like $5.53 a box.
Where is the line between "buck"shot and "bird" shot drawn? 000, 00, 0, No. 1, and No. 4 shot are considered buckshot, whereas No. 5 and smaller is considered birdshot, methinks, can someone with more experience please verify this?
Which shot sizes are good for social work within all the ranges a shotgun would typically be used at (55 yards and in)? I've heard No. 4 is the smallest you'd want in "serious" shotgun ammo, and that No. 1 is the most versatile, but 00 is the most common...I'm confused.
Where is the line between "buck"shot and "bird" shot drawn? 000, 00, 0, No. 1, and No. 4 shot are considered buckshot, whereas No. 5 and smaller is considered birdshot, methinks, can someone with more experience please verify this?
Which shot sizes are good for social work within all the ranges a shotgun would typically be used at (55 yards and in)? I've heard No. 4 is the smallest you'd want in "serious" shotgun ammo, and that No. 1 is the most versatile, but 00 is the most common...I'm confused.
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