Indeed. My first buck was taken with 00. Dropped on the spot. Used appropriately, it's very effective.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
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Indeed. My first buck was taken with 00. Dropped on the spot. Used appropriately, it's very effective.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
From the Remington website:
Remington Express Buckshot:
Delivers concentrated, balanced patterns. Ideal at very short distances ranging from 25 yards and closer.
I'm thinking slugs are a more realistic, and humane option
Try using 000 buckshot, bigger pellets, better penetration and as others have stated has its spots. I use 3 in 000 modified choke and at 50 yrds have a great grouping and lots of penetration. Prefer copper plated as they don't mushroom as much as the straight lead ones do.
Not if you deflect off a branch and hit it in the back end or leg.Quote:
Originally Posted by Horridfiber101
Effects of buck fever on ability to judge distance is a terrible thing.
A bad shot is a bad shot and branches can ruin a clean shot.
Nephew lined up on a nice buck last year - 60 yards broadside and pulled trigger. Smokeless ML , 300 grain TTSX at 2600 fps. Clean miss - all it takes is a twig!
One reason I like buckshot in the crap, dogwood, you may have 1 or 2 pellets deflect but not 5 or 6, again, very limited range, very specific task but can be very good inside those requirements.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Jack
It is similar to a 15lb target rifle with a high magnification scope, not very good in a deer drive.
Slugs all the way. Have seen far too many deer lost to this stuff. Its banned in many if not all states.
There are a number of states that use buckshot, some that ban slugs due to the distance that they are still dangerous.Quote:
Originally Posted by kk1
The 20” fixed improved cyl VS 28” with either mod or full choke.
The 20” is good for about 25y.
How far do you think the 28” will be good for?
If you think 40y I might try that.
The barrel length has no real impact on range, unless your barrel is so short that your velocity is reduced, a 20" barrel will not do that.Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
The range difference between a 20" barrel and a 28" barrel is 8", simple as that.
Try to find the Federal flight control wad and see what you get for a group at 25 yards with that stuff.
If you have screw in chokes try a modified choke then a full choke and if you want to put a bit of money into it there are a number of chokes designed for buckshot that help it pattern better.