[PoorMuttly]

Table 1. Lead Birdshot

Shot
Number Pellet Diameter
(Inches) Average Pellet
Weight (Grains) Approximate # of
Pellets per Ounce
12 .05 .18 2385
11 .06 .25 1750
9 .08 .75 585
8 1/2 .085 .88 485
8 .09 1.07 410
7 1/2 .095 1.25 350
6 .11 1.95 225
5 .12 2.58 170
4 .13 3.24 135
2 .15 4.86 90
BB .18 8.75 50

Table 2. Lead Buckshot

Shot
Number Pellet Diameter
(Inches) Average Pellet
Weight (Grains)
4 .24 20.6
3 .25 23.4
2 .27 29.4
1 .30 40.0
0 .32 48.3
00 .33 53.8
000 .36 68.0

[Squantos]

I use a Benelli M1 which can be stuffed with 9 rounds if ya use the follower trick. My first three rounds are copper solid slugs for kevlar clad criminals (they'll break ribs under body armor) and then #5 turkey shot for urban area.

But in my casa firearms are only after locks , electronics, outside puppies, locks, electronics and inside puppies have failed in my security plan.

You still have Mel's paperback ???? Kewl ! That was a childhood read that I could'nt put down.

Stay Safe !