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Picking The Right 12-Gauge Ammo

Talyn

Talyn

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Whether for home defense or hunting, a 12-gauge shotgun is most effective when paired with the right load of 12-gauge ammo.​

Picking The Right 12-Gauge Ammo

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I'll use (according to the box) what is being shot (quail, turkey). That's aball I have to contribute. Other than that I just have 00 and slugs. I only use slugs in the 20" or less barrel length. While I do on very short occasions use those long barreled sg's (not sure on the Winchester or Remington models) 760, 2400 or whatever?
 
Talyn said:
BB will contribute to this discussion with his sage advice since he's a subject-matter expert.
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I am only an expert at what works for me, with the guns I have and the situation I have.

I load #9 ( Unique) for quail.
For HD I like Federal Flite Control 00B. I am getting to like the Force X2 as well.
For SD I like Federal Flite Control 00B or Truball ( 1600FPS) slugs.
For training I like whatever field load I can get cheap. Cheap, crappy slugs ( Sterling or something) and #1 and #4 buckshot.

These work for me because I have patterned them in the shotguns I use and I know what they can and can't do. YMMV.
 
For the record all kinds of loads will work for HD. 20 gauge, 4.10, #1 and #4 buck. Even birdshot ( though I would strongly suggest at least #6). It's all about patterning your shotgun at the expected distances of engagement. And training.
 
Hammer67 said:
I've been happy with the Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 00B patterns out of my 590 Retrograde with 18" barrel. Better than a number of other more well-known loads.
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In my own testing it came in 3rd or 4th I think. That was with smoothbore 18.5" barrels. I don't recall exactly, but I have it written down. Federal FC, Force X 2, the old military green 00B all patterned tighter for me.
 
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