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Smaller shot size such as #4 buck is preferred for safety when one is concerned about barrier penetration. IMO that’s the only reason for using #4 buck, it just doesn’t retain energy like 000 or 00 buck.

Personally I’m a huge fan of 000 buck however at five yards just about any 2 3/4” rounds of 00 buck won’t disappoint. 3” shot shells are a waste of money and magazine space IMO. Typically a shot pattern opens up about 1” for every yard traveled so at five yards the shot pattern will be about five inches in diameter.

With the firearm pointed is a safe direction, and safety on, perform your test using real ammo. Snap cap are designed to “snap” the hammer or action allowing the hammer or firing pin to fall and spring pressure to be relieved. The snap cap's shape and dimensions may, or may not, cycle through the action of the firearm as live ammo would. There are “dummy rounds” available which replicate the dimensions and weight of real ammo for testing cycling functions.

They are on the machine right now. But is looking like late Oct/nov before they are ready to ship out. no update for entry. Next in line will be the 1301 tactical / A300 UP.