[Robert121571]

Originally Posted by dwmiller

12 gauge mossy here. And the quick answer for home defense rounds is whatever you have when shtf. 00 is nice but birdshot is effective at home defense ranges. 00 has a high pass through and you need to be concerned about others in the house you don't want shot...

Yep or worse passing threw wall of your apartment and hitting your neighbor.

[Mark58103]

Remington 870 Express 18" barrel.

[danolator]

Here's my Mossy

[ShagNasty1001]

Winchester 1300 with #4 shot and some hand loads for dove that have some oomph to them

[HockaLouis]

Originally Posted by BullDozer

I have a pardner pump. I use It for everything, hunting, RD (room defense, I'm only 13!) and my bug out gear, prac-tactical primary.

And please tell everyone how #7-1/2 birdshot is just fine.

[Marlinman]

Originally Posted by HockaLouis

And please tell everyone how #7-1/2 birdshot is just fine.

As several on here have tried to prove to you before hock-inside 30'-it will work just fine. That's well inside HD scenerios.

[Marlinman]

Originally Posted by axxe55

MrWray and i both did some informal testing of #7 1/2 and #4 birdshot on different materials. at the ranges that would occur in most homes, both had adequate penetration. i tested at 10-30 feet. 30 feet being the longest possible shot that i would ever have to take within my home. will #4 birdshot penetrate? yes it will. will buckshot work better? yes it will.

i never just assumed it would work. i did my own tests to assure myself it would work. i also put into place a backup plan. the tube is loaded with #4 birdshot and the mag carrier on the buttstock is loaded with OO buckshot. also with the lower recoil, it allows a faster follow-up shot if needed. this is not a decision i have made foolishly or without much thought. without a doubt, with my prefered choice of ammo, even if i don't kill the BG, i will seriously put a stop to his intentions.

Ya and if they'll blow those big of holes in 2x12's just imagine what they will do to a scum suckin dirtbag mouth breather? I still like the aluminum shims idea though. Especially put of my 870 avenger

[cgersty]

Remington 870, cut down 18.5" barrel, it stays loaded with som 3" high brass buffered #2s

[Stillersfan]

Originally Posted by cgersty

Remington 870, cut down 18.5" barrel, it stays loaded with som 3" high brass buffered #2s

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Thats fregg'n SA-WHEAT!! I love my Remington 887 Tactical!

[cgersty]

Originally Posted by Stillersfan

Thats fregg'n SA-WHEAT!! I love my Remington 887 Tactical!

Thanks, I cut the barrel myself, I've had it for bout seven months and have yet to shoot it, but with the stock all the way in, its quite compact and points well.