While i believe it will work, i am unwilling to fully rely on it. May 24, 2019 you can find birdshot and buckshot for. The largest standard buckshot is 000, triple ought, at about. It is used for big game hunting and for self defense. Nov 22, 2009 not very many between 3 and 5 pellets, depending on whether the shell is a 2. Some people have ideas about staggering the rounds. The debate over buckshot will certainly outlive me. Watch and see if you think the winchester 410 000 buckshot ammo is a good choice for taking down deer ect. The 410 holds a much smaller payload of shot than 20gauge or 12gauge shotgun shells.
Seems other people also have found the 410 slug accuracy to be within 3 inches at around 50 yards. Regardless of the reason, we remain unwavering in our commitment to your favorite pursuit. The wad comes out almost cut in pieces but i never seen one fail to seal. While 1 18 ounces is considered the standard load for 12 gauge shooters, you can typically find 12 gauge ammo loaded in a variety of weights with rounds traditionally containing either steel or lead projectiles. The shot is typically contained in a small container inside the shell casing.
Each box contains five shells and is backed by winchesters satisfaction guarantee. Triple ought buck is downright lethal in a 12 gauge with an 18 barrel. Also, in the states i have hunted deer in, buckshot is not legal either. Share tweet pin email new best gun stuff to buy with your stimulus check. Buckshot is typically reserved for larger game but is also commonly used as a defensive round in the military, law enforcement and with civilians. It is my only shotgun, and id like to know for home defense. Youre in the right place, because in this article were going to demystify those terms, and others. Is triple odd buckshot effective for repelling a home. The shells consist of a paper or plastic tube mounted on a brass base holding a primer.
A helluvalot of fun to shoot though my right middle 1st knuckle would protest. I dont think ive ever seen a blown pattern with a modified choke. Though every round from this selection is expertly manufactured from highquality materials and powder, there are major differences between products. He begins by comparing 000, or tripleought buckshot, in 2. Then practice with both your selected defense load and lowcost birdshot to fully familiarize. In our ongoing series on defensive shotguns, the topic of buckshot will likely come up frequently. Target on right was shot at 7 yards with taurus judge and federal 2 12 inch. Comparison chart and commonly used terms ever wonder what terms like double ought buckshot and 12 gauge really mean. For example, a shotgun shell containing a 3 or 3 12 dram load of blackpowder was a common hunting field load, and a heavy full power load would have contained about a 4 to 412 dram load, whereas a shotgun shell containing only a 2 dram load of blackpowder was a common target practice load. Dont say zero zero or ohohoh buckshot in front of gun shop employees. Ive used it enough to see first hand that when time is taken to match the load to the shotgun and when it is used under the conditions for which it was designed the buck stops at double ought. We have everything from buck to birdshot, even that buckshot shot you want at cheap prices. Even people unfamiliar with firearms know of it from movies and television. New mossberg 500, 410 bore and 1st test firearms talk.
You only get a few pellets and theyre not moving nearly as fast. Oct 25, 2009 i have a new link to another 410 slug test. Ive played with it before and especially with the plated buckshot,power and penetration are awesome. With shotgun ammo from dicks sporting goods, youll have the best slugs and shot on the market. Shot has traditionally been made of lead, but steel, tungsten or bismuth is frequently used. This ammo type, as the name implies, is for hunting deer and large game. A shotgun shell is a selfcontained cartridge often loaded with multiple metallic shot, which. A customized hull design, optimal brass thickness and finetuned payloads make these perfect for.
And also i read of a test done with 410 triple ought buck 3 balls and their experience also showed that the 3 inline balls hit close together near point of aim. Your doubleought buck is probably the most common youre going to find and more than appropriate for hunting deer or stopping a home invader. When the biggest bucks materialize out of nowhere, be ready to make the most of it. Shotguns can be extremely effective for big game hunting if theyre used correctly. When it comes to buckshot size, there are typically eight pellets with a diameter of. For those who hunt big game with a shotgun, it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using buckshot or a slug. And also i read of a test done with 410 triple ought buck 3 balls and their experience also showed that. Which is the largest buckshot triple ought double ought or. Using a 410 with 000 buck shot at what range is it lethal. Please allow up to 7 days for your order to process.
I have seen several shotguns shoot some loads very, very well with full choke. Youve got 810 projectiles moving at the speed of sound. What problem you been havin with triple ohs in a aahs wad and hull. In europe it is sometimes called the 12mm, which is an inaccurate designation as a.
A shotgun shell is a selfcontained cartridge often loaded with multiple metallic shot, which are small, generally spherical projectiles. The main disadvantage to 000 pronounced triple ought versus 00 is in case efficiency for the 12 gauge. It is usually used on deer hence the moniker buckshot. In interior not mixed interiorexterior home defense situations, buckshot and slugs are totally out of the question, unless perhaps you are using them in a. The differences are dramatic, with the buckshot penetrating about 16. Remington s buckshot provides ample knock down for your drag out. The number of pellets in 12 gauge buck shot varies from eight. Read the rest of the article to learn my take on the buckshot vs slug for hunting debate. Mar 16, 2010 the main disadvantage to 000 pronounced triple ought versus 00 is in case efficiency for the 12 gauge. Not very many between 3 and 5 pellets, depending on whether the shell is a 2. We search for the best ammo prices so you dont have to. In fact, the very best buckshot pattern ive ever seen came from a 36 full choked barrel of a marlin goose gun shooting remingtons 2. Consequently, the first shot is 3 magnum 00 buck and the subsequent rounds are 3 magnum 1 oz slugs. It is a fixed full choke barrel, and i would like to know if it is safe to fire 00 buck out of it, without doing damage to the weapon.
Dec 30, 2006 so what is everyones thought on triple ought ooobuckshot. Sep 27, 2011 buckshot is the shotgun load people fear most. The 12 gauge shotgun is the most devastating and lethal weapon yet devised for inflicting rack and ruin at close range. One 410 triple ought factory offering has 5 pellets while others are limited to only 3 pellets a 12 gauge triple ought shotshell can have from 6 to 8 pellets. The impact of one of these shot shells is essentially equivalent to getting hit with a nine round burst from a submachine gun. Personal defense 410 handgun federal premium ammunition. The ratings for buckshot are outdated and hard to understand for some people along with shotgun specifications and ammunition. New mossberg 500, 410 bore and 1st test firearms talk the. Is triple odd buckshot effective for repelling a home invader.
With a velocity of 1,300 fps, these 000 buck, threepellet shot shells are great for offhand takedowns of mediumsized game and furbearers. Proven effective in the field since 1922, superx ammo is precision made with highquality materials for reliable performance you can count on to provide gamedropping results. At one time i used triple aught for vermin like coons and such. The effective range or kill range is not the same thing as the actual range of the round. A safe bet for ammunition selection is to use the 234inch 00 buckshot load. However, in 2002 winchester introduced a 2 12 inch shell loaded with 3 pellets of 000 buck q1483. Despite being a heavy, bulky weapon that holds a mere 5 rounds, the judge can be found in most wellstocked gun stores, and its suitability for personal protection has become a hotly debated topic on internet forums. Sep 21, 2016 watch and see if you think the winchester 410 000 buckshot ammo is a good choice for taking down deer ect.
When out hunting you certainly do not want to waste rounds firing at targets too far away. We can see that the pistol caliber undergoes a change during expansion from about an 0. Yet, a lot of shooters dont understand exactly what. All three pellets hit within a sixinch target at four. I was allowed to shoot at an indoor range due to the fact that all. But is it appropriate for a home defense shotgun used in the interior of the home. But for black bear i believe that 00 buck will not be a problem. The reasons for choosing remington buckshot are numerous. I made my own triple ought buck round by cutting the top off a 3 inch remington shot shell and replaced the shot with 3 triple ought lead balls which squeezed firmly into the shot cup. For centuries, buckshot has been the standard load whenever the shotgun is employed against human targets. Buckshot is the primary load carried by law enforcement in shotguns and what youll find stuffed in many scatterguns kept for home defense. For comparison, a normal 12 gauge double ought shotshell has 8 lead pellets in it.
Target on left was shot at 7 yards with the taurus judge and older winchester 2 12 inch. For a standard 234inch shell in 12 gauge, the number of balls or pellets ranges from eight. While i cant speak directly to the triple ought, i used 00 buck. A shotgun shell loaded with large diameter lead balls. There isnt much information that is needed to be processed though in learning about buckshot.
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