Lou Giordano Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 I’m trying to pick a self defense load for a 5 yard target. Suggestions appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 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. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Giordano Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 1 hour ago, Sukhoi_fan said: 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 1” for every yard traveled so at five yards the shot pattern will be about five inches in diameter. Thanks I was concerned that it would look like a slug hole at that distance. I was thinking of # 1 or # 4 buck. I ordered a Benelli cylinder choke for my M4. The ranges in my area don’t allow you to get any closer than 15 yards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 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. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCswamp13 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 I love PMC high velocity #4 buck. It is very spicy and shoots well out of my m4. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelliwerkes Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 This. You choose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blain Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Anything at 5 yards, even birdshot, is going to drop them like a rock. Esp if out of a tight choke! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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