I’ve never engaged a human with a shotgun. I’ve hunted deer for 35 years, using a 12 gauge loaded with
2 3/4 inch number one buckshot. Number one patterns better than 00 and 16 thirty caliber pellets is a heavier
load than 9 thirty-three caliber pellets. The range of kills were generally 25 all the way to 50 yards on running deer. I have never seen a valid reason to choose 00 buck over number 1.
My shotgun is a rem870 with a 20 inch barrel. I prefer the modified choke tube because it works best in my gun. The Wilson made version of the witness protection shotgun used a modified choke as well. I like the idea of these short shotguns but I do not see me using one. I guess it boils down to when in doubt, go with what you know. I’m sure I’ll catch flack for posting about hunting experience when talking about a defensive shotgun, but I’ve killed a heck of a lot more deer than anyone has killed men with one. Killing is killing, and yes I have combat experience as well so I know the difference.
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