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**XDONBOARD** · 03-01-2008, 02:30 PM

So I got a 12ga Remington 870 on the way and its my first shottie. Just curious what everybody uses/recommends for HD ammo for theirs. 2 3/4 vs. 3", brand, size, etc.

I went to Wally World and bought some Winchester 3" Magnum unplated 00 buck (15 pellets), how is this?

ichy_trigger · 03-01-2008, 03:09 PM

#4 buckshot

nothingness · 03-01-2008, 03:36 PM

In my HD shotgun I use these.
They will bring anyone down within a home defense situations range. And with my 8 shots, keep them down if they try and leave before police arrive.

I figure it will help my situation not blasting away with lead/steel buckshot in the event of an investigation.
I have seen someone get nailed with 1 round of rubber buck and it looked very effective.
Of course in the event they exchange fire..I have hidden backups within reach in just about every room.

I don't use the beanbag rounds..something about a bag flying out doesn't seem accurate to me..they could be very accurate..I dunno, but I prefer the buckshot.

Barbarossa · 03-01-2008, 03:41 PM

BB,T, #2, #4, #8.

I always figure it doesn't matter.

I've hit ducks with a #4 at 20 yards and done considerable damage.

People aren't going to be happy if they get hit with any of them.

Lazarus · 03-01-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarossa

People aren't going to be happy if they get hit with any of them.

+1. Whatever comes out of the business end of a shotty is going to make someone have a bad day.

**XDONBOARD** · 03-01-2008, 03:50 PM

Agreed, total newb, what about the stuff I bought in the first post?

Barbarossa · 03-01-2008, 03:57 PM

Larger size = less things flying through the air.

You get X amount of force to move the shot.

All you change by going larger or smaller is how the force is distributed and your pattern.

I like 3".

I shoot 3" #2 and #4's hunting. That what I have for HD as well.

*stuff you bought will get the job done.

ichy_trigger · 03-01-2008, 05:01 PM

00 buck will do the deed but may be too much inside a house. Birdshot, no matter what size is designed for small game and will not penetrate effectively. You guys carry the best ammo in your XD for putting someone down, why skimp on your shotty? You shoot to stop the aggresor, not to wound them.

**XDONBOARD** · 03-01-2008, 05:25 PM

I don't know ichy, that's why I'm asking. #4 buckshot so any particular brand? 2 3/4 or 3"? I appreciate all the help!

gsh341 · 03-01-2008, 06:44 PM

What you have will work for home defense, but may be a little tough on your shoulder and hard to control. I suggest taking it out to the range and setting targets up at 7,15 and 25 yds. This will give you an idea of the spread you will get at various ranges and also give you a chance to decide if you should use 2 3/4" reduced recoil loads rather than 3" full loads.

03-01-2008, 02:30 PM	#1
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,493	HD Shotgun Ammo So I got a 12ga Remington 870 on the way and its my first shottie. Just curious what everybody uses/recommends for HD ammo for theirs. 2 3/4 vs. 3", brand, size, etc. I went to Wally World and bought some Winchester 3" Magnum unplated 00 buck (15 pellets), how is this? __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

03-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#3
nothingness XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Worth, Tx / Depression Ranch Posts: 788	In my HD shotgun I use these. They will bring anyone down within a home defense situations range. And with my 8 shots, keep them down if they try and leave before police arrive. I figure it will help my situation not blasting away with lead/steel buckshot in the event of an investigation. I have seen someone get nailed with 1 round of rubber buck and it looked very effective. Of course in the event they exchange fire..I have hidden backups within reach in just about every room. I don't use the beanbag rounds..something about a bag flying out doesn't seem accurate to me..they could be very accurate..I dunno, but I prefer the buckshot. __________________ RON PAUL IN 2008 ~ tnfgh When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny. - Thomas Jefferson Last edited by nothingness : 03-01-2008 at 03:39 PM.

03-01-2008, 03:50 PM	#6
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,493	Agreed, total newb, what about the stuff I bought in the first post? __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

03-01-2008, 05:25 PM	#9
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,493	I don't know ichy, that's why I'm asking. #4 buckshot so any particular brand? 2 3/4 or 3"? I appreciate all the help! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

03-01-2008, 06:44 PM	#10
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,081	What you have will work for home defense, but may be a little tough on your shoulder and hard to control. I suggest taking it out to the range and setting targets up at 7,15 and 25 yds. This will give you an idea of the spread you will get at various ranges and also give you a chance to decide if you should use 2 3/4" reduced recoil loads rather than 3" full loads. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

03-01-2008, 03:09 PM	#2
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,414	#4 buckshot __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

03-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#4
Barbarossa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA, I miss Butte County! Posts: 350	BB,T, #2, #4, #8. I always figure it doesn't matter. I've hit ducks with a #4 at 20 yards and done considerable damage. People aren't going to be happy if they get hit with any of them.

03-01-2008, 03:57 PM	#7
Barbarossa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA, I miss Butte County! Posts: 350	Larger size = less things flying through the air. You get X amount of force to move the shot. All you change by going larger or smaller is how the force is distributed and your pattern. I like 3". I shoot 3" #2 and #4's hunting. That what I have for HD as well. *stuff you bought will get the job done.

03-01-2008, 05:01 PM	#8
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,414	00 buck will do the deed but may be too much inside a house. Birdshot, no matter what size is designed for small game and will not penetrate effectively. You guys carry the best ammo in your XD for putting someone down, why skimp on your shotty? You shoot to stop the aggresor, not to wound them. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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