This falls off to 7.5 and 3.3 hits at 40 yards. Absolutely, and Id expect to hit it, at least with enough to probably put it down. As a matter of fact, all of the shotguns easily kept all nine pellets within a standard 19-inch-wide target at 75 feet. Hunting maybe, but that was not his focus. No. The patterns at 20 yards. However, to get more shot inside a shell, the shot needs to be smaller. Moreover, to ensure that the payloads were delivered to the point of aim, I used a Benelli Super Black Eagle II topped with a Leupold LCO red-dot sight. For the purposes of this report, the definition of buckshot is broken out into two categories: deformed and spherical. Most stock barrels were less than .5 per yard. Larger spheres travel further and penetrate further into soft tissue than smaller spheres at any given velocity. The single buckshot pellets were acquired from shotshells shot from a SAAMI 12 gauge test barrel (24 length, cylinder bore) into a cotton soft-catch box (Figure 1) and were then handloaded and shot into gelatin from low-pressure handgun cartridges (Figures 2, 3, and 4) at a wide range of velocities. They want to take your guns because they plan to do something to you that might cause you to shoot them. Nonetheless, it provides insight into the capabilities of widely accessible loads across multiple price points. JOHN: Well, we were talking about it and what we wanted to know was, how far out can we take buckshot and still have it pass the FBI heavy clothing terminal ballistics standard? So, thats what we did. It was a 21 pellet load as opposed to 27 pellets. The round ball isn't very aerodynamic. Try testing #1 buckshot. Looking for a new or used gun? Close patterns and solid hits are ideal, the spread is nice, but a good central hit with a tight group brings out the true effectiveness of the round. A hit in this instance is a hit to the target that would be counted for qualification at FLETC. A century ago, looking down the barrel of a shotgun was about as fearsome a thing as you could face. One shot at 25 yards. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. The 00 buckshot (unplated, buffered) load impacted the targets with greater than 50% of the shot pellets at least 50% of the time. JOHN: Right, so, if thats what youve got and you have something out there and its a contextually appropriate shot. I did some shooting with Royal #4 buckshot. It is also possible to find higher buckshot-pellet . The #1 was starting to fail the FBI test it was starting to be underneath the 12-inch penetration. Here it might be better to use a slug. Since it employed the Versatite wad, I restricted testing to the extended, Trulock 0.700-inch and 0.710-inch aftermarket chokes, as well as the factory, flush-fitting Benelli 0.703-inch tube. At our distances this would mean: 12 feet = 4 inches. Browning's refined BT-99 single-shot break-action shotgun is built for busting clays and does its job with class and speed, making it a fantastic option for trap shooting fans. The complete Paper dimension the B-27 Target is printed on is 24" X 45". We also have to understand that shotguns may pattern differently. I have never seen an 8 pellet load in 00 buck for 12 gauge. If pressed into service at that distance, it would certainly get the job done; however, it did open noticeablygenerally a pair or trio of pellets were within 6 inches or less of the point of aim. While pellets are not bullets, that is significant. I specifically chose the companys Federal Premium Maximum load with nine pellets of 00 buckshot. As lightly noted by the presenter, the gauge doesnt matter much as far as energy delivered to target by projectiles. 4 buck to .38 caliber for four-ought buck. The impact velocity versus penetration depth in ballistic gelatin for all evaluated buckshot types are below in Figure 10. Price: $5.99 per 5-rnd. We wanted to see how these rounds spread at 7, 15, and 30 yards when fired from an 18.5-inch barrel. The heavily buffered pellets are propelled by a two-piece wad with cuts approximately half the length of the shot cupa reason as to why it patterned so tightly. Federal Power-Shok BuckshotIf the previously mentioned load is too expensive or harsh recoil-wise, then Federal has another option in its Power-Shok buckshot load. Combat is characterized by rapidly unfolding events taking place unexpectedly and often during periods of low visibility. Got agun that's collecting dust? That being said, for some applications and risk assessments, #1 or #4 buckshot can be better choices. Personally I prefer #4 buck (NOT to be confused with #4 shot) for home defense. Penetration is key. CHRIS: Right, and thats with your gun. 4, which is the generally the smallest lead buckshot utilized for deer hunting. The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization. I selected the distances of 12, 30, 50, 60 and 75 feet for the test, as these run the gamut from close range to the maximum distance a standard 12-gauge smoothbore might perform. Thanks for taking the time to document this. Stay in the know. Impact velocities used in this report were obtained from an Oehler System 85 (Figure 6) using no velocity corrections. 25 yds would be about the maximum effective range for a cyl bore pattern. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. The pellets are contained with a traditional-type wad and buffered to reduce deformation during firing. 4. There are other good loads out there, but it's hard to go wrong with FliteControl. The pellets would be less likely to over penetrate at that range, especially plain lead. Federal Force X2 Finally, we've got the Federal Force X2 buckshot. Since there is no difference in the long range performance of the two shells, we recommend the Federal LE132 1B load to maximize range and minimize recoil for the defensive shotgun. Several conclusions emerge from the results in Figure 10: To determine the effects of aerodynamic drag on the velocity of a buckshot pellet as it moves downrange, the velocity of the single-launched buckshot pellets was measured by LabRadar Doppler radar (Figure 11). All three shotguns created patterns measuring 1.5 inches or less at 12 feet. Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Recoil 25. This test consists of firing a .177 caliber steel sphere (BB) into the gelatin block at 590 feet per second (fps) +/- 15 fps. 1 Copper-Plated Buckshot. Using a foot-pounds calculator, the Federal Flitecontrol hits with an impressive 1271 foot-pounds of energy. When it comes to buckshot size, there are typically eight pellets with a diameter of .36 inches in a 000 buck round, depending on the shell size and manufacturer. Remington 1100 Tactical is a Do-All 12-Gauge Shotgun. Federal's Personal Defense, Copper-Plated, nine-pellet 00-buck load with the FlightControl Wad consistently delivered tight patterns half as large as the other loads tested. Bad guys do not go to a bad-sounds-that-make-you-run school. At our distances this would mean: From the onset, lets put this standard into perspective. No point in hitting him with a few more pellets if none of them have the juice to keep going and kill whatever you are shooting at. The fame it gained on stagecoaches is where the term "riding shotgun" originated. In other words, a buckshot pattern at 15 yards should be about 15 inches. The rounds were shot from a Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun with a 20-inch barrel length and full choke. But something to consider! The Boar Blaster choke nearly replicated this level of performance. Most used full chokes and my guns always shot best with #1 buck. Therefore, you must test them in your gun to verify reliable cycling, or use them in a pump-action, single-shot or double (over-under/side-by-side). Vang installed his compensation system on the barrel, back-bored the chamber, extended the magazine, installed a dome safety and sidesaddle spare shell carrier and worked on the action. Rios Game Load C20 (20 ga 2 3/4 00 Buck) has rather optimistic ballistics. 12 gauge 00 buck IS READILY AVAILABLE with 12 pellets. The pellets have a unique shape that's meant to split into two when they hit a soft target. Same thing with #1 buckshot at longer ranges, more pellets, but less energy and damage per pellet. A true magnum load, the Vital-Shok Buckshot offering from Federal Premium features 12, copper-plated pellets of 00 Buckor 1 ouncespushed to 1290 fps. 4 buckshot has limited range; however, within it, its highly effective. Easily. At 35 yds - you may have only have a few hits (three or four of the nine) and no guarantee that any will be well centered; you can have wild, peripheral hits. The 00 buckshot (plated, pattern-controlled) load maintains a hit probability of 50+% out to 52 yards, which is the limiting factor in maximum effective range because the individual pellets are sufficiently massive and have a high enough velocity to retain terminal effectiveness to a distance of 104 yards. As for 000 buckshot vs. 00 , the size difference is about 0.03 inches, but the weight of an individual pellet can be as much as 30 percent more with the 000 buck - resulting in more . For ranges far shorter than 50 yards, the shotgun is an ideal man stopper, an effective self defense tool. Now, with the 18 inch cylinder bore the 00 Buckshot spread is 15.5 inches at 15 yards. I took him for his word, but suspected he was wrong after patterning my 870 and 930 shotguns. This is getting big enough that, unless carefully aimed, many pellets will miss a bad guy. The standard sizes of buckshot are #0, #00, #000, #1 and #4 buckshot. Save Share. In many reduced-sized patrol cars, a shorter barrel only makes sense because a traditional 18- or 20-inch-barreled shotgun is simply too big to fit in the passenger compartment. Past 50 is where I go, hmmmm, I dont know about this.. You can maximize your shotguns effectiveness by selecting buckshot that is effective out to your maximum planned engagement distance and no further. I think thats pretty safe to say. The monstrous 3-inch is loaded with upward of 18 pellets of 00 buckshot, but, recoil is vicious. A load the Brits developed years ago. Shooting again at 25 yards, the 18-inch-barreled 500 created a 6.5-inch pattern while the 14-inch-barreled 590A1 produced a 14-inch pattern. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. Although not entirely scientific, it does give anidea of the power theserounds offer. Through the use of a plated and buffered shot, a rear braking wad design, and low recoil, Federal's 8 pellet FLITECONTROL load generally delivers exceptional patterns even at 25 yards out of otherwise unremarkable shotguns. Shotshells contain lead spheres of different diameter and these different diameters are optimal for different usages. What round do you prefer? Then we took it out to 25 [yards], and then 50, and then 100 yards. Take for example that at 25 yards, six of the nine pellets hit within 4 inches of the targets center, and all were within 6 inches of it. CHRIS: I guess the big thing is that context is really important and shotguns can do a lot of different things depending on what hardware youre using and what ammo youre using. B27s measure 14" from the 7 to the 7. Follow Lucky Gunner Lounge from your Inbox! If you have a personal-defense shotgun or one assigned to you, go out with the load you intend to carry and pattern the shotgun. ATK was kind enough to supply 12-gauge fodder for the test. In one memorable shootout from the movie, a desperado is taking off down a street when Mississippi lets loose with his scattergun. No, I really havent Woody, but this is an interesting post, thank you. The whole target is 14" across. Now, the Suber Black Eagle 3 is the next generation of Benelli semi-auto shotguns hitting the hunting fields. At 35 yards, the same combination kept five buckshot within 7 inches. Recoil can also be increase with velocity. Its not. The factory lists the velocity at 1,325 fps. It seems that in the oldest question of weight vs. number, 00 buckshot has been the drawn line in the sand. The barrel leads up bad. Buckshot is small enough, and with a loss of velocity it loses a lot of hitting power and penetration. Maximum effective range is defined here as: These two criteria required three points of analysis: Two phases of terminal ballistics testing were conducted: shooting of factory shotshells into gelatin at 10 feet distance and shooting single buckshot pellets into gelatin at 10 feet. The most popular buckshot is 00 buck, which has a nominal pellet diameter of .33 caliber. At 0.360 inches, triple ought (000) is noticeably larger, so there are fewer pellets per ounce. It was about 14-ish inches on the #1 and around 18 on the #00. Only a soft recovery (shooting gelatin, water or cotton) will tell you which type of buckshot your shotshell produces. GDubya Registered Joined Mar 25, 2010 1,630 Posts 000 is impressive. If you back off to 25 yards, hitting a moving target is more challenging, but the FliteControl has a somewhat decent spread at 25 yards. Deformed #4 buckshot was excluded from the testing due to its inability to meet the gelatin penetration criteria at muzzle velocity. Interestingly, the latter enabled the best patterns. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). You can get more. One issue is that no one uses a full choke on a defensive shotgun, IC is the tightest that is practical for defensive use. Something no one has mentioned with multiple hits, there is a factor of squaring the damage per hit. Stuff You Should Know About Buckshot [Part 1], More Stuff You Should Know About Buckshot [Part 2]. From a distance of about 8 feet, the double-barreled shotgun blows pie-pan-sized holes through the wall, cutting down his adversary. 4 (0.240-inch) to 0000 (0.380-inch)a single, well-aimed payload of buckshot provides a hunter the opportunity of inflicting tremendous damage to vital organs and structures for rapid expiration. Just something they had at the range. No, shotguns arent alley-sweepers or trench brooms. Inside 25 yards, you can put accurate fire on a suspect with an average spread of about 10 inches. This minimum velocity was found in Phase I, the terminal ballistics portion of the testing. (Measurements from memory). Generally found in 3-inch shells, 000 is considerably less popular than its smaller sibling. Contact me at nyprepper85@gmail.com to speak anonymously and share any information you feel would be good to share with my audience. Winchester makes a 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge shell with 3 pellets of #00 buckshot and a 1 oz. Less costly than its sibling, the blue box shell has nine, non-plated lead buckshot at 1325 fps. More than 5 hits is considered "excellent." The standard Remington Express 9-pellet buffered load of 00 buck with no shot sleeve, fired from an 870 cylinder bore 20" riot gun averages 8.9 hits in the 30" circle and 7.1 in the 21.2" inner ring at 25 yards. Remington's Magnum 00-buck load has 12 pelletsabout 1 18 ounces of shotlaunched at almost 1,300 fps. Great post. RifleShooter, however, was not content with the same assumptions. No one in their right mind should use a long barrel shotgun for in home security/protection, unless that is all they have. Yes I have slugs readily available as well. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. The number of pellets per shell is governed by their size and their weight. Police Magnum 18" Barrel Shotgun with Rifle Sight, Cylinder Bore with 9 Pellet . Only through patterning process will you find the best choke for your selected load. JOHN: Well, they dont pattern with anything and thats the thing I kind of wonder if most of peoples opinion on shotguns are based off of one shotgun they had that they did this one thing with and then never did anything else. Ive got a Beretta 1301 that actually patterns with #1 at 25 about like what your barrel was doing, so probably about the same thing for that particular gun, but Ive got other shotguns that dont pattern like that. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. box at MidwayUSA.com. There are also frangible slugs made for home defense. The Remington hand gun ballistic data for a standard velocity 158 grain .38 special bullet shows 200 foot pounds at the muzzle from 4" barrel. You can, and its nice to know that the spread will not be too large to recklessly endanger a neighborhood. Let us know in the comments below. Odin01 - thank you for doing this testing and posting the results. Many still believe they are the most feared guns and put a lot of stock in what I consider an urban legend. Then at 12 yards with the rifled barrel. The 00 buckshot (plated, pattern-controlled) load maintains a hit probability of 50+% out to 52 yards, which is the limiting factor in maximum effective range because the individual pellets are sufficiently massive and have a high enough velocity to retain terminal effectiveness to a distance of 104 yards. At 25 yards, the Hornady shells produced consistently tight patterns without abusive (but still noticeable) recoil. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's It's also available from most manufacturers, including NobelSport and RIO Royal. TestingTo evaluate the downrange performance of five selected 12-gauge, 2-inch buckshot loads, three of each was fired through multiple chokes (except the Hornady, which wasnt paired with the Boar Blaster) at 25 yards, and then for those showing promise, again at 35 yards. By swapping your trusty rifle for a 12-gauge when hunting in dense cover, youll maximize your odds of success. Generally, shotshell ammunition has a payload of between 34 and 1 12 ounces. Ill have to find out if my shotgun will accept a choke to tighten up the pattern as none of us can afford new guns. Even 1.25 oz of #8 with a CUP of 10000 or more makes for a good intruder . Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. Carlsons and others also make buckshot-specific choke tubes. When you look at thmultiple hits inside the 9 and ten rings of even the 20 yard Rem 00 buck targets, you get an idea, mathmetically any way, of why shotguns beat handguns at the same ranges. Get Guns.com offers and news!! The eight, non-plated, high-antimony lead pellets were contained in the black Versatite wad. CHRIS: Right, so were looking for 12-18 of penetration in ballistic gelatin. We loaded up with Federal 12-gauge 2 3/4-inch magnum 00 Buck with a muzzle velocity of 1,290 feet-per-second andWinchester 2 3/4-inch high-velocity steel BB shot with a muzzle velocity of 1,550 feet-per-second. All of the shotguns did substantially better than this. However, it could also result in missing altogether. Answer (1 of 5): What's better, slugs or buckshot? I've been doing some reading as well. The 3-inch is a compromise. In terms of range, the rule of thumb is "40/40" which means at 40 yards, birdshot shall produce a 40-inch spread pattern. Of course, as noted by many recently, including the iconic Paul Harrell,while sometimes deadly, birdshot should not be used for self-defense. At 10 feet distance it is routine for not all of the buckshot pellets to spread out enough to cut independent paths through the gelatin and this skews the penetration depth figure in the direction of deeper penetration. Home Ammunition How Does Buckshot Perform at 50 Yards? . Hit probability was determined by shooting a Mossberg 590 from a shooting bench at various distances from a FLETC Transitional Target II with the (5) different cartridge types. The driving determinant of drag force is the velocity that an object travels at in this case the 00 buckshot was initially traveling radially outward at 5 ft/sec while the muzzle velocity of this shell was 1300 ft/sec. #1 buckshot is likely the optimal load for self-defense with a shotgun. We loaded up with Federal 12-gauge 2 3/4-inch magnum 00 Buck with a muzzle velocity of 1,290 feet-per-second and Winchester 2 3/4-inch high-velocity steel BB shot with a muzzle velocity of 1,550. 1150 fps buckshot is reduced recoil, full power 00 buckshot loads of 2 3/4 12 gauge are actually around 1350, interestingly enough, his under powered tests actually reinforces the effectiveness of the cartridge. Thornton takes Mississippi to The Swede, where he buys a sawed-off, double-barreled shotgun as a holstered sidearm. Taylors & Company FS Tactical 1911: Now in 10mm! Winchester Double X High Velocity BuckshotLike the Remington shell above, Winchesters Double X High Velocity buckshot features nine, exceptionally round and hard pellets of copper-plated 00 Buck pushed to 1450 fps. 4 buck to .38 caliber for four-ought buck. The #00 still was. That the 1 inch of spread for every yard rule has pretty much been busted. 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