Hostile_SS Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hello and got my first shot gun (m4). Go big or go home. Still learning about the weapon (am a Former Marine, so shooting isn't new) but looking to breaking it in and just general cheap /decent ammo to shoot . I will maintain good home defense ammo and will train with it at some point in the near future. Trying to Google/you tube info from experienced shooters. Any advice on decent ammo to break this in and not kill the wallet to badly? thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Stay away from ChinaMart (aka WallyMart) ammo. Buy decent quality ammo in bulk. http://www.ammoseek.com http://www.sgammo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hostile_SS Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) thank you! I use ammoseek and since I am in cali, have to ship it to a ffl to get best deals! any particular... load I should look for? I think bird shot is the cheapest to shoot and that would be more for practicing reloading and practicing immediate action! thank you again!! Ahh.. any particular types, Winchester, federal? if not bird, buck? lol.. lots to learn.. a lot!!! Edited November 21, 2018 by Hostile_SS added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 It is recommended that you avoid low power rounds while breaking it in, however those low power rounds will give you plenty of opportunities for immediate action drills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hostile_SS Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 quick question, while researching.. I see FPS .. anything over 1100 would be considered doable for m4? at this point.. its going to be just buy a box of each and see..lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 More important than FPS is DRAM EQ. Your M4 should cycle anything with 3 DRAM or above. 3 DRAM is like 1-1/8 oz of shot at 1,200 FPS or 1 oz of shot at 1,250. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hostile_SS Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 More important than FPS is DRAM EQ. Your M4 should cycle anything with 3 DRAM or above. 3 DRAM is like 1-1/8 oz of shot at 1,200 FPS or 1 oz of shot at 1,250. Mike thanks.. i try to located that info when deciding. and yes, 1+1/8 + 1200 fps is a good benchmark! thanks mike!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatman Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I just purchased an M4 (American) and it only came with 1 choke tube (Modified). I shot some 3 inch turkey loads in it at 30 yards and was impressed with the pattern. My question is where can I buy more choke tubes that are standard tubes for the Benelli? Or maybe I should ask who manufactures the Benelli tubes? The tube I have seems to shoot just fine and I want to purchase more. No need to brake the bank with other tubes when Benelli's work just as I want them to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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