Shotgun buckshot question.

[mcmurry]

Just read some of the thread on buckshot and home defense, and I have a question. What is #1 or #4 buckshot? Down here all I've ever seen or heard of is 0(ought), 00(double ought), and 000(triple ought). I have heard of "fours",or "sixes", and such for birds or squirrels.

 

[RSVP2RIP]

#1 is .30", #4 is .25", 00 is .33", 000 is .36"

 

[rcmodel]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_shot#Buckshot

http://www.ammobank.com/shotsize.html

rc

 

[303tom]

http://www.shotgunworld.com/amm.html

 

[jmr40]

I'd say that 00 is by far the most common. To be honest In my opinion it is the best compromise and the only size I would ever need. If I couldn't do it with 00 buck, then I'll use bird shot, slugs, or a rifle. I figure most people are in agreement and that is why you don't see the other sizes nearly as often. They are available, but I just don't need them or worry about it.

 

[MCgunner]

3 buck in 20 gauge is common. I have a bunch of it, buy it at Academy. Pretty devastating load for home defense or even shooting critters at short ranges. I have some custom loads advertized as 0000 buck, 375" diameter, in 2 3/4" 12 I bought 10 of for hog hunting on a local WMA that requires buckshot only. I haven't popped the cap one one, yet, though. I bought 10, figured I'd pattern 'em. I am skeptical that they'll pattern well. 8 pellets and they don't stack even in the case like 00 does.

http://wolfhilltradingco.com/12-gauge-ultrabuck-magnum-0000-buckshot-2-34-10-rounds/