Federal Tactical Buckshot Gel Test Data

[147 Grain]

Here's a nice link from Federal's Law Enforcement website detailing how various tactical buckshot and slug loads perform in gel and on target.

http://le.atk.com/pdf/Shotshell_Data_Book.pdf

[WC 2-3]

Good find.

Makes me question the need for the full power LEB 127 RS that I buy. Doesn't seem to do anything more than the low recoil. Even only hits 10" w/heavy clothing. Impressive temporary wound cavity just a bit shallow.

[C-grunt]

Good find.

Makes me question the need for the full power LEB 127 RS that I buy. Doesn't seem to do anything more than the low recoil. Even only hits 10" w/heavy clothing. Impressive temporary wound cavity just a bit shallow.

My department issues low recoil Federal Buckshot. When I asked the friearms training guys about it they said they found no real difference in actual shootings and the smaller officers were able to control the 12 guage more.

[WC 2-3]

Yeah, I run the low recoil 132 and 133 for that reason. I buy the full power slugs in an apparent false notion that it would do better on barriers like car doors and glass.

[Old_Painless]

I am surprised at the lack of penetration of the slugs. Not what I expected at all.

[Entropy]

I'm wondering if there would be a terminal effects difference in the buckshot at longer ranges. These tests were done at only 3.3 yards. Buckshot slows down quite a bit as you increase range. The full power loads would likely have superior penetration ability at ranges of 15-20yards.

Not that scientific, but I have noticed differences in 00-buck low recoil, and full power loads on the dozens of hogs I have shot over the years. Particularly since I'm often shooting them at ranges greater than 7 yards.

[Jake'sDad]

I am surprised at the lack of penetration of the slugs. Not what I expected at all.

Those are very soft lead. I'd like to see some testing on their new hardened "Deep Penetrator" Truball, especially on glass and steel.

[WC 2-3]

I'm wondering if there would be a terminal effects difference in the buckshot at longer ranges. These tests were done at only 3.3 yards. Buckshot slows down quite a bit as you increase range. The full power loads would likely have superior penetration ability at ranges of 15-20yards.

Not that scientific, but I have noticed differences in 00-buck low recoil, and full power loads on the dozens of hogs I have shot over the years. Particularly since I'm often shooting them at ranges greater than 7 yards.

I would be curious if the Tactical Precision load would carry better down range even though it's low velocity. Might retain it's energy better being a solid projo until it hits its target.

[DocGKR]

Because of poor intermediate barrier penetration from most Foster style slugs, the only slugs we recommend are Brenneke.

[147 Grain]

DocGKR or Anyone:

Are there other manufactures besides Brenneke that load the same 1-oz. slug with distinctive ribs?

I have some leftover Brenneke K.O. ammo where the slug was made in Germany and loaded in the USA by Kent Cartridge @ 1,600 fps (Product Code (12 09 70). This load is obviously very stout with massive recoil in a lighterweight 18 1/2" barreled shotgun.

Conversely, Brenneke's current K.O. loading (Product Code SL-122KO) is toned down to 1,383 fps.

Moreover, Brenneke's even lower-recoiling Tactical Force Home Defense load at 1,256 fps seems to hit the spot just right. Is this the load you recommend from Brenneke?

http://www.brennekeusa.com/cms/l_tac...e_defense.html


Here's some detailed info that can be gleaned from Brenneke - see page 9 where a comparison is made between major manufacturers' slugs:

http://www.brennekeusa.com/cms/filea..._catalogue.pdf