When I was in the academy we used 00 and #4 buckshot. When I worked we had 00 low recoil eight pellet IIRC.
Was there ever a good study done comparing 00 with smaller buckshot effectivness / AAR in Police or military service?
When I was in the academy we used 00 and #4 buckshot. When I worked we had 00 low recoil eight pellet IIRC.
Was there ever a good study done comparing 00 with smaller buckshot effectivness / AAR in Police or military service?
#1 is the smallest that meets gel and barrier testing.
I don't think it was ever widely used or issued, so doubt there is much of what you are looking for available.
00 always trumped #4 in penetration.
Shots much greater than 15 yds were definitely more survivable with the smaller #4 than with 00.
This first hand knowledge a SMALL sample.
A true "Gun Guy" (or gal) should have familiarity and a modicum of proficiency with most all firearms platforms.
Ok.
#4 seems adequate from a normal barrel at indoor distances.
From a shorter barrel (14 inches), or against heavy clothing, or using at longer ranges, (beyond 25 yds) I dont think the 20 gr pellets can be counted on.
#1 Buck makes more sense. I can see debate between #1 and 00 or 000 for Duty use. #4 is probably only good for HD with the higher velocity loads and longer barrel lengths. (And taking out 5-50 lb animals)
Look through some of Paul Harrel's videos. I think maybe he did some with #1...maybe.....do know there are some with #4 and 00.
https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulHarrell
Read Jim Cirillo's book. His experience with 00 was mixed. Mandatory reading..
https://panteao.com/product/guns-bullets-and-gunfights/
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Last I heard my department is going away from #1 buckshot because of flyers. I was also told Federal is removing the #1 buckshot from its LE line because of the same. That was like 9-12 months ago so I'm not sure if things have changed.
We haven't shot anyone with a shotgun in like 10 years and I'm pretty sure the last was 00 buck Flight Control so I can't talk to the effectiveness of it. Pretty much everyone dropped the shotgun and got rifles. There are still guys carrying it, but nowhere near the numbers that were 10+ years ago.
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IraqGunz:
No dude is going to get shot in the chest at 300 yards and look down and say "What is that, a 3 MOA group?"
Sounds like most Dept's are using 00 8 pellet flight control (or similar) these days and 2nd to that probably slugs.
Is that an accurate statement?
You never know if it is accurate. When I took over the Firearms Unit I asked why we were still ordering Remington reduced recoil 00 buck and slugs instead of Federal Tactical. I was told because we have Remington shotguns. A yes this answer was given to me from another firearms instructor. David
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