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Old 01-08-2010, 17:38   #25
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Originally Posted by dadof18x'er View Post
I've been stocking up on home defense ammo for my 870. So far I get #4's,(thats what I use on turkeys so I thought it would be ok for wingless turkeys) but was considering some 00 buck, what do you guys recommend for home defense?
I would ask what do you think OO wil do the #4 can't??

An indoor encounter with either will result in massive penetration of what ever it hits.

In a room where the shot is approx 20 ft max. Both loads will fit in a 3-4 inch circle.

Now if your chasing the perp down the street while he/she tries to get away in their 73 ford pinto,, THEN you need slugs. They will penetrate the length of the vehicle,, plus the perp..

Better yet,, If you shoot 2 boxes a month,, buy what you shoot,, rotate monthly..

Forget about that once in a life time hero shot at 3:37 AM on a dark and moonless nite while waring your Fred Flintstone jammies. Aint gonna happen...
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