For brown bear, brenneke is the way. 00 should be fine on black bear. 14"=Cyl as noted.
On 7/16/2021 at 1:38 PM, SnidelyWhiplash said:
My Buckshot of choice for the past several years has been the Hornady Critical Defense 8 Pellet Buckshot with the Versatite wad (Stock #86240) due to its 1600 fps velocity and the 8 pellet variety which lowers the chances of a flier. I don’t want the potential flier but want the velocity for good penetration.
The Federal ammunition site has recently shown availability for Vital-Shock 00 Buckshot High Density Lead Free (Stock #PHD15900). This is a 9 pellet buckshot using the FliteControl wad and stated velocity of 1600 fps that Federal claims is “high density tungsten alloy pellet construction”. I can’t find any information other than Federal marketing releases for this ammunition. I’m wondering if the tungsten alloy would limit pellet deformation that might cause the 9th pellet flier?
Anyone have experience with the Federal ammunition or can suggest a better alternative?
On 7/17/2021 at 10:06 AM, Unobtanium said:
For brown bear, brenneke is the way. 00 should be fine on black bear. 14"=Cyl as noted.
Have you tried the Lightfield Slugs i used their 3.5' Sabot Slug best i ever use its a 600gr slug 1890fps 4,759ft.lbs of energy on impact flies very straight definetly worth using drop any game with it no problem
On 7/16/2021 at 1:38 PM, SnidelyWhiplash said:
My Buckshot of choice for the past several years has been the Hornady Critical Defense 8 Pellet Buckshot with the Versatite wad (Stock #86240) due to its 1600 fps velocity and the 8 pellet variety which lowers the chances of a flier. I don’t want the potential flier but want the velocity for good penetration.
The Federal ammunition site has recently shown availability for Vital-Shock 00 Buckshot High Density Lead Free (Stock #PHD15900). This is a 9 pellet buckshot using the FliteControl wad and stated velocity of 1600 fps that Federal claims is “high density tungsten alloy pellet construction”. I can’t find any information other than Federal marketing releases for this ammunition. I’m wondering if the tungsten alloy would limit pellet deformation that might cause the 9th pellet flier?
Anyone have experience with the Federal ammunition or can suggest a better alternative?
I have tried the federal high density 00BUCKSHOT I loved it hard hitting deep penetration I noticed with the tungsten Alloy 2 of the pellets had broke no deformation went straight through a 16" block of ballistics gel great stuff to use think it is little over powered for home defense but up to you
00 Buckshot : Hornady Critical Defense Buckshot 8 pellets w/Versatite or Federal Vital-Shok High Density Lead Free
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Have you tried the Lightfield Slugs i used their 3.5' Sabot Slug best i ever use its a 600gr slug 1890fps 4,759ft.lbs of energy on impact flies very straight definetly worth using drop any game with it no problem
I have tried the federal high density 00BUCKSHOT I loved it hard hitting deep penetration I noticed with the tungsten Alloy 2 of the pellets had broke no deformation went straight through a 16" block of ballistics gel great stuff to use think it is little over powered for home defense but up to you