Personal Protection 12Gauge load preference

[Rex B]

One good use for birdshot is making wax loads. Looks like a field-expedient alternative to slugs

http://www.thefirearmblog.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F10%2F07%2Fhomemade-wax-slugs%2F&rct=j&q=birdshot%20wax%20loads&ei=f1yTTqXkEaahsQKgi8mUAQ&usg=AFQjCNGEwqZAPXJwA623UA4me0EbQdq5JA&sig2=uvSGt7mmo1SnI_ugZYXyyg&cad=rja" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If this link doesn't work Google "birdshot wax loads"

[Sputz]

I keep Remington Managed Recoil 00 buckshot in my 1300 Defender. Box-O-Truth did a decent write up on a couple different loads. Buckshot

I use the federal version of this and like it. Wife can manage the shotgun with ease.

Sputz

[The Mad Moderate]

PXD1 Self Defense ammo

[texasmusic]

PXD1 Self Defense ammo

I never understood these. What are the little BB's for?

[MoJo]

PXD1 Self Defense ammo

That is only available in ,410 bore the OP was asking about 12 gauge.

[Carry-a-Kimber]

PXD1 Self Defense ammo

That is only available in ,410 bore the OP was asking about 12 gauge.

Says who?

[MoJo]

PXD1 Self Defense ammo

That is only available in ,410 bore the OP was asking about 12 gauge.

Says who?

My bad I didn't see the 12ga on Winchester's website - - - I still like 00.

[Rex B]

PXD1 Self Defense ammo

I never understood these. What are the little BB's for?

Garnish

[threoh8]

I never understood these. What are the little BB's for?

It's a variation of the old "buck and ball" load that was supposedly favored by General Washington for muskets. The idea was that the main ball (slugs/disks in this case) would do real damage if you hit your target near center, and the shot increased your chance of at least some kind of hit if you were off some.

[texasmusic]

So if you're firing three decent sized disks, then you have 8 or 9 red ryder bb's so you can put some eyes out while you're at it?

[The Mad Moderate]

So if you're firing three decent sized disks, then you have 8 or 9 red ryder bb's so you can put some eyes out while you're at it?

in the 12 guage round I think it has 00 buck behind the discs...

[Carry-a-Kimber]

So if you're firing three decent sized disks, then you have 8 or 9 red ryder bb's so you can put some eyes out while you're at it?

in the 12 guage round I think it has 00 buck behind the discs...

The 12 guage has a one ounce slug and 3 00 buckshot BB's.

[cajunautoxer]

I can't remember where I read it but the reduced recoil will give you a more consistant pattern out of a shot gun. I myself have 3 cases of Winchester Ranger Buck ready for use

[RiverCity.45]

I'm partial to 000 buck.

[texasmusic]

I stand corrected