Paul Harrell: 00 Buckshot vs #1 Buckshot for Deer Hunting
BY Herschel Smith1 year, 4 months ago
Frankly I think I’d rather just stick to a rifle. But this is useful information if you live in a north midwestern state.
I see someone in the comments posed the question I thought of: what if this test had been done using different wadding, such as Federal Flitecontrol? Someone ought to send him some ammo to test this question.
On January 2, 2023 at 8:18 am, Latigo Morgan said:
There are some other youtubers who have done buckshot distance tests, which also included Federal Flitecontrol.
A couple who come to mind are Garandthumb and Iraqveteran8888. The takeaway is that you are “ok” at 50 yards, but 30 yards seems about the furthest, most effective distance for a good probable kill shot.
On January 2, 2023 at 12:54 pm, Dan Patterson said:
Why use a shotgun if the pellets are sent to points unknown? Even a hit on a target is a “maybe” for vitals and the last thing anyone wants is a gut shot prey, or an attacker still in the fight.
On January 2, 2023 at 1:19 pm, Herschel Smith said:
@Dan, for four-legged things I agree. For two-legged predators, it depends on distance. At short distances, there is nothing better than 8 9mm bullets downrange.
On January 2, 2023 at 5:41 pm, Paul B said:
Can’t use buck shot in our state. I’ve used shotguns, rifled shotguns, muzzleloader and now straight case rifles. I much prefer the rifle as if I can see the deer I can hit it. I got good range with the muzzle loader as well but re loads where a little messier.
I like longer range sites as the deer pay less attention to you that close up shots. It is amazing how fast a deer can go from standing to oh god, save me now.
Each bound is 30 feet or so. Need to keep that in mind.
For self defense I would use buckshot but that is a different game altogether.