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Pltybx · 03-21-2008, 01:46 AM

What is the best HD 12gauge ammo. Live in a townhome with common wall to neighbor. Thanks.

BlackOnyx · 03-21-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pltybx

What is the best HD 12gauge ammo. Live in a townhome with common wall to neighbor. Thanks.

It is subjective but you may find this link a good read
Selection of best ammunition for a defensive shotgun

Kent · 03-21-2008, 02:08 AM

It all depends. I would say most anything except slugs.

Kent · 03-21-2008, 02:08 AM

Check the box of truth for some good ammo going through walls info.

Kent

Myk9noseknows · 03-21-2008, 03:12 AM

I like Hornady TAP in "oo" Buck. But since that probably isn't an option with your living arrangements, I'd say a reduced recoil 2 3/4" cartridge with nothing larger than #4 shot
At close quarter ranges, that will tear a persons center mass apart as well as anything else. Plus the mass of the smaller shot is so light that it would be doubtful that a reduced recoil load would perforate 2 layers of drywall.

Bree · 03-21-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Myk9noseknows

I like Hornady TAP in "oo" Buck. But since that probably isn't an option with your living arrangements, I'd say a reduced recoil 2 3/4" cartridge with nothing larger than #4 shot
At close quarter ranges, that will tear a persons center mass apart as well as anything else. Plus the mass of the smaller shot is so light that it would be doubtful that a reduced recoil load would perforate 2 layers of drywall.

+1
I have my 590 loaded with #4 buck right now but I live in a house so there is an extra wall and additional space to go through. For your situation I think #4 shot is a good suggestion.

ichy_trigger · 03-21-2008, 05:56 AM

Yup, #4 BK, NOT #4 birdshot, there is a big difference.

Fish609 · 03-21-2008, 06:00 AM

I have always heard #4 buck was a good compromise. I use 00 Buck, but the front of my living arrangement has a full layer of bricks on the west and a fireplace made with bricks that covers the south side. My room is in the North West corner of the house down a long hallway so from here I am pretty much covered.

Jack the Toad · 03-21-2008, 07:52 AM

I use #1 buck in my 1100. 18 inch barrel and a rural setting. 27 pellets .30 caliber each.

Bree · 03-21-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

Yup, #4 BK, NOT #4 birdshot, there is a big difference.

At very close range the birdshot will penetrate the body like the buck. But in his case he can afford to go through 2 layers of interior drywall. The buck will probably go through so he is better off with the shot rather than the buck... relative to overpenetration.

In my case, the kids next door are protected by two exterior walls between us and possibly some drywall. The #4 buck I use won't penetrate all those walls.

If he has to shoot at greater than room distance the shot will not be as good a choice as the buck. He has a tough problem because he can't penetrate a relatively weak barrier.

03-21-2008, 02:08 AM	#3
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Myk9noseknows XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,102	I like Hornady TAP in "oo" Buck. But since that probably isn't an option with your living arrangements, I'd say a reduced recoil 2 3/4" cartridge with nothing larger than #4 shot At close quarter ranges, that will tear a persons center mass apart as well as anything else. Plus the mass of the smaller shot is so light that it would be doubtful that a reduced recoil load would perforate 2 layers of drywall. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

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Jack the Toad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 159	I use #1 buck in my 1100. 18 inch barrel and a rural setting. 27 pellets .30 caliber each. Last edited by Jack the Toad; 03-21-2008 at 07:55 AM.

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03-21-2008, 01:46 AM	#1
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Fish609 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,464	I have always heard #4 buck was a good compromise. I use 00 Buck, but the front of my living arrangement has a full layer of bricks on the west and a fireplace made with bricks that covers the south side. My room is in the North West corner of the house down a long hallway so from here I am pretty much covered.