Diabolus Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm looking to stock up on some target ammo for my M4 for training. What do you all like to run through your Benelli M4 when it comes to the following ammo. I would like to run quality ammo, but cost savings is also important. Birdshot 00 buck Slug Your input is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_s Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Not exactly "target" shooting, just pattern testing. This is Winchester Ranger "law enforcement" reduced recoil 00-Buck. (RA12005) All nine pellets in the 0-ring at 15 yards off-hand. Slug was in the same circle (not photographed). -- Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel333 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Since we can only use slugs at the indoor range by me, I use Winchester Super-X slugs (high brass). They are cheap, accurate and I find they are a clean shooting round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super33 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I like Federal 127 OO and 127 RS, these are Federal's standard OO buck and rifled slugs. When it comes to target shooting I like to shoot what runs good in my gun and what I keep for defense and zombie shooting. This is also the ammo I'm currently stockpiling. The Gander Mountain by my house doesn't have any, cause I bought them all . Why practice with anything other than my primary ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saym14 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 for practice I find the cheapest of these three at my local Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman1975 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) Fiocci nickel plated buck is pretty darn good for the price. Both high and reduced velocity run fine in my m4. .I buy the 100 round bulk packs of federal target loads at wal Mart Edited December 13, 2010 by tinman1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twowheelhooligan Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 What do you mean by "target shooting?" If by target shooting you mean SIGHTING IN, then you need to experiment with what works for YOU and YOUR M4. Trial and error, experiment, look for all different kinds of shotshells. Both Buckshot and Slugs! In my experience the 2.75" buckshot has patterned *MUCH* better than 3" Now, I think that you're wasting money (a LOT of money) by target shooting with buck and slugs all the time. For my shooting, I always use birdshot. Promo loads that I can find the cheapest that I know cycle my M4. I figure most of my drills are for weapon handling. Put in 2-5 live shells with 1-2 dummy rounds, fill up my side saddle. That way you practice malfunction reactions, reload drills, multi-shot strings. My 10 year-old can shoot the nine shots in the tube just as easily as anyone else. BUT, how many people can shoot, clear malfunction, empty, combat reload etc, without losing their cool, being smooth and fast? Just my $.02. So, for T&E, shoot what you can find, keep a log for buck & slug. Just putting rounds down the launch tube to enjoy the greatest shotgun on earth, save your $$ use promo(inexpensive) shotshells. Blowing up water bottles and fruit, I recommend the slugs tho! God that is just too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomjb Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 +1 for Wave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super33 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thanks for the ammo porn, wave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoAtrox Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 My M4 likes the Winchester Ranger rounds. Haven't tried the Federal stuff though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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