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Jul 15, 2010 · I prefer reloading 12 Gauge Remington's over AA's. The old AA hulls were great but I have better luck even with the Rem gun club hulls over the new AA's. But then with 28's the AA's reload great.
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Remington Managed-Recoil #00 Buckshot RL12BK00
This is an eight-pellet load. Reducing the payload by one pellet may tighten the pattern and also reduce recoil. This is a reduced-recoil load at 1109 fps in the Remington 870. The pattern was superb, without any drawbacks, at 1.8 by 1.5 inches. The Benelli gained 5 fps over the pumpgun’s velocity and put all eight pellets into 1.7 by 1.6 inches. Basically, patterns were identical in each shotgun. This was an affordable load at the time of purchase, but was nonetheless high quality and feed r...
Remington Express #00 Buckshot 20620
This is a full-power load at 1270 fps. In the Benelli, recoil with this round was more manageable. Just the same, it isn’t severe in the 870. With more than 1700 foot-pounds of energy and a good pattern, this is a formidable loading. If animal defense is part of the mission, this is a load to consider. Patterns ranged from 5-by-6 to 6-by-7 inches.
Remington Ultimate Defense Managed Recoil #4 Buckshot 12BRR4HD
The Remington load uses 21 pellets, so recoil is the least of the #4 buckshot loads. Despite this lighter momentum, the load was reliable in the Benelli self-loading shotgun. In the open cylinder Remington 870, the pattern was 10 by 10 inches at 10 yards. The Benelli’s open choke tightened things considerably at 6 by 4.5 inches, the best pattern of the #4 buckshot loads. While we decided on 00 buckshot loads, the Remington #4 is a reasonable choice for home defense.
Fiocchi Ammunition #00 Nickel-Plated Buckshot 12MW00BK BX
Fiocchi also offers a reduced-recoil buckshot load; this is the full-power offering. The shell is transparent and holds nine 00 buckshot pellets. This is the only load that clocked more than its factory velocity rating. At 1340 fps, it is 15 fps over factory claims. Recoil was not severe, and the load patterned at 7.5 inches by 6 inches in the Remington. It was also unusual in that the pattern was larger, or at least lopsided, in the Benelli at 8 by 3.5 inches. We would have preferred a tight...
Sellier & Bellot 3-inch Magnum #00 Buckshot SB12BSA
We felt we should test at least one 3-inch shell to give some scale to the 2.75-inch loads. The longer shell nearly doubled the payload of the eight-pellet loads to fifteen 00 buckshot pellets. That is more than 800 grains of buckshot. The pattern isn’t impressive, however. The total spread in the Remington 870 was 17 by 11 inches, with one pellet off the paper. The Benelli went 15 by 11. However, 10 of the 15 pellets went into a group of 8 by 2.5 inches including four in one hole! We are cer...
- 12-Gauge Ammo: Deciding Your Purpose. Like so much in the shooting world, decisions are best made by defining your particular parameters. A dove hunter requires a much different shell than a LEO breaching a door.
- Choosing The Right 12-Gauge Ammo: When it comes to hunting with a shotgun, the general type of load that should be used is pretty cut and dry. Birds and varmints are generally best dispatched with some kind of birdshot, and medium to large game is best dealt with using slugs or buckshot depending on various factors.
- Buckshot. Buckshot loadings create dynamic wound channels and energy transfer by firing multiple pellets. The pellets in a load of buckshot are fewer than those in birdshot but are significantly larger in diameter.
- Shotgun Slugs. Slugs feature a single, solid projectile rather than multiple projectiles. This generally results in higher velocity than buckshot and a much greater effective range as well.
Unfortunately, I had a similar experience today with this ammo in my 590 Retro. Interestingly enough: this ammo runs the best in my Saiga 12
Mar 14, 2024 · When it comes to picking out a shotgun for home defense, the 12 gauge is your best bet. It’s popular for a reason – striking that perfect balance between power, recoil, and the availability of ammunition.
Feb 15, 2024 · 12ga Shotgun Shells: Ideal for home defense due to their stopping power. Birdshot: Best for target shooting, with smaller pellets perfect for clays. Buckshot: A home defense favorite; larger pellets mean more impact. Slugs: Single-projectile ammo for big-game hunting and long-range accuracy.
Our Top 4 Picks for 12 Gauge Home Defense Ammo. Federal LE FliteControl 00 Buck - Best Overall. Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 1 oz. Rifled Slug - Best Low Recoil. Winchester Super X #5 Shot Turkey Load - Best Value. Federal Premium Copper-Plated 00 Buck - Most Versatile.
