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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 1027488" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>I usually try to stay out of this one, as it generally fails to increase my understanding of the capabilities of buckshot.</p><p></p><p>I agree completely with the above. I haven't used a shotgun much, and almost no buckshot. The reason being is I haven't used it much is its failure to impress me on smaller stuff. Once the shot spreads you're left with individual round balls more suitable for squirrel hunting.</p><p></p><p>Most human issues are resolved at the psychological level. A shotgun is definitely effective at intimidating humans. Especially when we are not to far from the days when infection was likely to cause loss of life or limb. Unless it's after the loud bang I don't see animals thinking "uh oh" he's got a shotgun I'm out.</p><p> </p><p>Buckshot generally speaking runs ,#OO"=.33 caliber 54 grains to #OOOO=.38 caliber and 85 grains. Anybody recommending muzzle loaders of these calibers for big game? I don't see many handguns chambered for similar loads being recommended ..in this thread so far.</p><p></p><p>After multiple warnings a friend shotgunned the neighbors Rottweiller, the fact it hasn't been back is due the high cost of vet, and legal bills exceeding adequate fencing. Close range #4 if memory serves. Not the only dog I've seen recover.</p><p></p><p>I know stuff is killed very year with buckshot, I've seen some penetration video's, but I don't have a single personal experience that would cause me to risk life or limb to buckshot. I wouldn't hunt with a bear guide using it. Just me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 1027488, member: 30671"] I usually try to stay out of this one, as it generally fails to increase my understanding of the capabilities of buckshot. I agree completely with the above. I haven't used a shotgun much, and almost no buckshot. The reason being is I haven't used it much is its failure to impress me on smaller stuff. Once the shot spreads you're left with individual round balls more suitable for squirrel hunting. Most human issues are resolved at the psychological level. A shotgun is definitely effective at intimidating humans. Especially when we are not to far from the days when infection was likely to cause loss of life or limb. Unless it's after the loud bang I don't see animals thinking "uh oh" he's got a shotgun I'm out. Buckshot generally speaking runs ,#OO"=.33 caliber 54 grains to #OOOO=.38 caliber and 85 grains. Anybody recommending muzzle loaders of these calibers for big game? I don't see many handguns chambered for similar loads being recommended ..in this thread so far. After multiple warnings a friend shotgunned the neighbors Rottweiller, the fact it hasn't been back is due the high cost of vet, and legal bills exceeding adequate fencing. Close range #4 if memory serves. Not the only dog I've seen recover. I know stuff is killed very year with buckshot, I've seen some penetration video's, but I don't have a single personal experience that would cause me to risk life or limb to buckshot. I wouldn't hunt with a bear guide using it. Just me. [/QUOTE]
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