Jenrick
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MattShlock: Correct I do already have a shotgun, and I do know how the shot patterns. I guess the word "tight" would have been a better choice then "well." And yes a tight pattern is better then a wide one, in my situation.
And before any one starts, I don't care that a shotgun is commonly known as a "scatter gun." Every thing coming out of the bore has a lawyer attached to it. The tighter that cluster of lawyers is when it impacts the happier I am. If I wasn't worried about the down range safety fan on a 124gr +P Gold Dot or 62 gr Federal Tactical bonded I'd be using another weapon system. As is I feel that due to the situation I find myself in with the layout of my residence and the range to my neighbors down the likely avenue of engagement, a shotgun provides a good combination of terminal ballistic effect and down range safety in the event an errant projectile travels down range.
LeonCarr hit the nail on the head regarding #1 shot. If want further details just look for anything from Dr. Fackler regarding projectile penetration and shot size. Anything smaller then #1 is NOT going to reach 12" on a regular basis and that's not a good thing for HD shooting.
-Jenrick
And before any one starts, I don't care that a shotgun is commonly known as a "scatter gun." Every thing coming out of the bore has a lawyer attached to it. The tighter that cluster of lawyers is when it impacts the happier I am. If I wasn't worried about the down range safety fan on a 124gr +P Gold Dot or 62 gr Federal Tactical bonded I'd be using another weapon system. As is I feel that due to the situation I find myself in with the layout of my residence and the range to my neighbors down the likely avenue of engagement, a shotgun provides a good combination of terminal ballistic effect and down range safety in the event an errant projectile travels down range.
LeonCarr hit the nail on the head regarding #1 shot. If want further details just look for anything from Dr. Fackler regarding projectile penetration and shot size. Anything smaller then #1 is NOT going to reach 12" on a regular basis and that's not a good thing for HD shooting.
-Jenrick