Paul Harrell: 00 Buckshot vs #1 Buckshot for Deer Hunting
BY Herschel Smith
3 years, 10 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.
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.
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.
@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.
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.