What is the preferred home defense shotgun round out there?

[NavyGuy556]

I just got the Winchester SXP with the 18" IC barrel...just curious what a good home defense round is. Thanks!!

MA3 Tilson

 

[jmortimer]

#4 buckshot or #1 buckshot most effective in general
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2010/02/robert-farago/shotgun-penetration-with-various-rounds/
Link to article/photos by Robert Farago dated 2-27-10 from the Truth About Guns site. For me Dixie Tri-Ball from Dixie Slugs but I live in the sticks so few line of fire issues.

 

[GM2]

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[Willie Lowman]

Well, everyone has a unique situation that would dictate what shell is best for them but the blanket answer is buckshot.

 

[doug66]

Well, everyone has a unique situation that would dictate what shell is best for them but the blanket answer is buckshot

Best answer that i've seen for this common question.

 

[rbernie]

Of the buckshot offerings, I prefer the low recoil Federal FliteControl versions.

 

[Beentown71]

Best answer that i've seen for this common question.

Perfect answer.

I prefer #4 buck for my situation.

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[themalicious0ne]

You should put a poll on this.
#4 Buck for me

 

[NavyGuy556]

Sure! How do I make a poll?

 

[BoomieMCT]

Low recoil 00Buck, 12 gauge.

 

[jmortimer]

The poll might be interesting but sure as the sun rises in the east, some will recommend birdshot in spite of all the objective evidence to the contrary.

 

[TheKlawMan]

Bear in mind that while penetrating ability is important (being able to stop the threat but considering injuring innocents as a result of over pentetration), the ability to quickly get off an accurate follow up shot is also important. for that reason, some use reduced recoil ammuniton. For the very reason, some write that some law enforcement types use a reduced recoil load.

 

[jmortimer]

Reduced recoil makes sense - little "stopping power" is lost so you are getting the best of both worlds. I agree.

 

[DTrain]

Low recoil 00Buck, 12 gauge.

This is what I've currently settle on.

 

[Mrgunsngear]

I use either #4 buck or #1 buck. A great article to read about HD/SD ammo can be found here:

http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/index.htm

#1 buck seems to be the latest and greatest SD ammo for defense. But, I'm pretty sure any buckshot load will get the job done

 

[Edward429451]

00 for the first couple rounds and then slugs. If two rounds of 00 Buck don't settle it, it has escalated and they are behind cover or armored hence the slugs.

 

[scrubcedar]

Has anyone seen any tests on the penetration of birdshot at "in the house" ranges? The way my home is set up you are likely pointing towards someones bedroom at all times. If birdshot actually worked but didn't over penetrate I'd be a lot happier, I worry about this in my home. Is there a SD load that addresses this issue already?

 

[Al Den]

Post #2 is correctest. Figure #2 Shot to #0 Buckshot, tops, with most-likely range pushing you further up the pellet size ladder. When in doubt, you'd have to default to #1 or #0 Buckshot. The latter being a personal fav.

But in and around my home? Light #4 Buckshot loads.

 

[Skadoosh]

Low recoil 00Buck, 12 gauge.

Same here.

 

[Tony615]

Low recoil Federal LE 132 #1 buckshot with flitecontrol. I also have some Federal LE 13200 or 8 pellet LE 13300 which I used to use . I took this a picture at the gun range and put the target at 7 yards. I was using LE 132 #1 buckshot.