Posted on 11/08/2017 6:04:18 AM PST by w1n1
There are many information compile on the internet about the maximum range of slugs and buckshots. The information are based on mathematical data as a gee whiz thing. What about for real-world maximum practical ranges? Yes, the idea of using that big equalizer to thwart the would be home robber is all good, but its a good idea to know the limitations.
Many facts on the load’s maximum range is useless to know in a home invasion scenario. But knowing the maximum effective range is important. Some factors includes the shotgun, load and the shooter’s ability (training experience).
Finding your Maximum Effective Range The shotgun that you choose will differ, but what you should look for are compactness, handling and capacity. Look into a Mossberg or Remington. The buckshot rule of thumb to follow is... read the rest of the maximum effective shotgun range here.
With an 18in barrel, I plan for 100 ft for buckshot.
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So you don’t have to click, they’re using the theory that 40 yards would be the maximum functional range, 30 yards as the maximum effective range, and point out that most home defense is at 10 yards.
And if you don’t know this, you should if you have a shotgun. Glad my ad blockers kept them from earning a penny off my click.
12 gauge. Seems to be the most popular gauge. Makes the 11 gauge look like a cap pistol.
I taught skeet at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Have also used shotguns all my life. I think I would give a little bit longer range than the article. Maybe 30 yards to be sure but a shotgun can be pretty effective at 60.
Of course it depends a lot on the individual gun.
I once shot crows with a fellow agent near St. Johns Kansas. There were literally hundreds of thousands of them. After a few misses, I started getting the range and was hitting them consistently at a very long range.
I used up maybe 20 boxes of shells. My friend was not a very good shot but he had a good time.
If you have a house that any shotgun won’t cover, let the butler handle it.
With an 18.5-inch cylinder bore and 00 buck, not more than about 10 yards, especially with low recoil loads.
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500 yards..................or more.............
? 11 gauge is larger than 12.
It’s a Seinfeld gag.
If the spread is more than the size of a gallon milk jug or paper plate, it’s getting a little weak. And remember that round projectiles lose velocity quickly.
Since the scenario is defense , one would have some difficulty convincing the authorities that you had no choice but to shoot at 100 feet unless you were in some sort of Deliverance deal out in the woods were a rifle would be best. Point men often carried shot guns on patrol because they were likely to walk right up on the enemy. In a house while certainly at close range any shot gun should do. Try not to shoot the late to home teenager in the dark.
I notice in the picture the individual is discharging outside. Figure the load and think of it as bird shooting. But I’m not sure I want someone that close to me since they would probably be armed, also. Rifle there in most cases. Shotgun inside the home and the size of the room and thickness of the walls comes into play.
Another issue is the recoil of a shotgun. Despite the fact that it has less stopping power than a 12 guage, the 20’s stopping power is still more than adequate to get the job done. And if it is being used by a smaller person, not adequately trained, the recoil will offer a better chance of control. Consider the shooter.
And either way, 12, 16 or 20, the number one thing that chases people out of your house in the middle of the night, more than anything, is the sound of charging a shotgun. Changes the odds a bit along with lessening their chance of survival. And always remember that a shotgun hit makes a real mess on the living room walls and floor.
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I am not planning on holding off robbers at 100 yrds. I figure something between 0 and 30 feet is the maximum I need worry about as my home is not much wider or longer than 40 feet with intervening walls. I am content with a 20 gauge with 3 buck. I am positive it is effective and permanent at that range. As my dad used to say, when I hit them, they stay hit.
To the end of the hall way seems sufficient.
Keep in mind that buckshot expands at the rate of 1-inch per yard. So for all practical purposes, anything you shoot inside your home will just be a solid core of lead when it hits, whether it’s buckshot or #9 birdshot. That’s why buckshot is contraindicated for home defense use — over-penetration without meaningful advantage. I load mine with #2 or #4.
He suggested sticking the barrel of a shotgun out the back door of your house and giving it a couple of blasts to defend yourself. Scare off the bad guys he said.
Of course, that is illegal to do almost anywhere. He didn't mention that or that you could accidentally injure or kill your neighbor or a passerby.
But then Joe's a democRAT. They tend to govern via criminal activities. Violating gun laws. No biggie.
I thought crows were smarter than that. Did they just hang around waiting for you to shoot them?
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