There is also a myth that 00 Buckshot spreads approximately one inch per yard of travel. Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games Technology Travel. Buckshot spread at 50 yards. 30-06 bullet and a 12 gauge slug (. The Speer Low Recoil 00 Buck shot a pattern about 6″ in diameter.
At 50 feet the group expanded to about seven inches in diameter with eight of the nine pellets easily staying withing the size of an average person's face. The patterns were a single hole out to 20 feet. If you expand that circle out to 14", it easily meets the criteria, so it's a load that I can't disregard. Its well made, just need to find a good load for it. Next week I'll be trying Federal's Flite Control in 00 Buck. Shotgun slugs are also usually very heavy: a 3/4 ounce (328 gr) 20 gauge slug and a 1 ounce (437. Buckshot pattern at 50 yard sale. One of my favorite buckshot loads, Remington's 3-inch Premier 00 with 15 pellets is, of course, no longer made. I've watched it happen in super slow motion at the Federal test lab, where engineer Erik Carlson told me had witnessed the same phenomenon many times and concluded that pellets fall into line because of a drafting effect. Rounds with a specialized shot cup (Federal Flight Control, Hornady TAP/Critical Defense) will shoot the tightest pattern. I have some #4 buck on hand, but #1 buck is almost impossible to find, local or online.
Another disadvantage of using buckshot is the fact that since the individual pellets are normally relatively lightweight (a lead 00 buckshot pellet weighs 50-51 grains), they do not retain their energy or penetrate as well as slugs. Though a shotgun shooting slugs will not even come close to matching the effective range of most centerfire rifles, it can easily be used to take ethical shots on animals 2-3x further away than a shotgun shooting buckshot. With out further ado here's pics: 1st is the Winchester Super X 00. Depending on the exact shotgun and buckshot load being used, you're probably looking at a maximum range of around 30 yards. Choke used was a Rectifire Cyclone Buckshot choke in. It's amazing how tight a pattern this load shoots into the zombie target's chest at 50 yards. Buckshot Patterning in a Short-Barreled Shotgun. But, it was a dandy. Loads used were the following: Winchester Super X 2. Additionally, shotgun slugs retain their energy better and typically penetrate much deeper than buckshot. 5" remington, IM extended choke.
The buckshot vs slug debate has been raging for many years. So what should you use: buckshot or a slug? The Boar Blaster seemed to corral enough of the pellets and put them into the vitals to be a worthwhile buckshot choke option. Additionally, since a slug is a single large diameter projectile, it makes a very big hole in whatever it hits. However, if you hunt thin-skinned game (like deer) in an area where you are likely to only take extremely short range shots and where it is legal to do so, then use buckshot. What You Should Know About Patterning Buckshot. Buckshot size and weight chart. Well, it depends on the animal being hunted, the circumstances of the hunt, and the local hunting regulations. Note: some of the links below are affiliate links.
If Federal made their heavier than lead "Heavyweight" pellets in buck sizes and loaded them with a Flitecontrol wad, who knows how far away you could shoot deer with them. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Just got done testing some buckshot loads this evening for my 870. 729 caliber) is even larger. With a 12 gauge shotgun and a selection of ammo from 9s to buck and slugs you can shoot anything on Earth that walks or flies. For an idea about this variability, take a look at the target below. Thanks for your support. Thoughts on Patterning Buckshot. Though the exact size of the projectile varies, at.