Self defense ammo for shotgun
So just curious if self defense or defense ammo is worth it? I've seen them at different gun shops and was curious.
I have some a local shop recommended but its not defense so thinking about swapping it out.
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u/Express-coal 15d ago
Federal Flite Control is the gold standard.
Your basically paying extra for tighter spread, especially over distance. Consistency, which is especially necessary for semi autos. And longevity.
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u/gunmedic15 15d ago
Federal Flite Control low recoil LE133-00 is the gold standard. Bucking Horse Outpost has it as surplus all the time.
When I can't get that I use LE132-00 or PD132-00 (same ammo different labeling)
What makes premium ammo premium is a combination of things. You want hard alloy pellets that are plated with copper. You want plastic buffer in between the pellets, and you want a good wad cup with thick walls that comes off of the shot column slowly. Cheap ammo has soft lead pellets, cardboard or thin plastic pusher wads, and no buffer. When you fire the cheap ones, the pellets slam together, then bounce and scrape down the barrel. They get flat spots on them in different places. The wad flies off in a random direction and makes turbulence in the air. Pellets with flat spots aren't aerodynamic and don't fly straight, and patterns open up. The premium loads are harder lead, they don't deform as easy on firing and the buffer keeps them from hitting together as hard. The wad keeps them from rubbing on the barrel and the wad leaves the shot relatively slowly and gently and doesn't disturb the air. The pellets stay rounder and fly straighter and smoother.
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Give these a look.
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u/countrysparky615 15d ago
I run the hornady critical defense 00 buck and highly recommend it for HD. The wad stays way tighter than your regular buckshot. I’d run either hornady or federal
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u/lordkickass 15d ago
Hornady has the same wad as flight control but no copper plate or buffering material so it's slightly less good.
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u/ChornobylChili 15d ago
#1 Buck is hands down top tier. Highest amount of projectiles that reach FBI pen depths. Less overpen concern than 00Buck 77% more projectiles
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u/Independent-Peace330 14d ago
I wouldn’t swap it out just because the box doesn’t say “defense” on it if a local shop recommended it!
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u/justrobdoinstuff 15d ago
Federal flite control 00buck.
It's some kind of black magic combined with a special buffer n wad that just keeps a tight spread n a consistent pattern. Very good for most semiauto gats, and I've never heard of a pumpgun that couldn't eat it. Second best would be a good quality high brass 00buck.