Originally Posted by
JodyH
Why do you want to turn a shotgun into a poor excuse for a rifle with tight shooting Vang-mods, TAP or Flite-Control?
I don't know that that is absolutely the case. If it is a duty weapon, the shotgun may be the only long gun available. In some localities, an AR or rifle may not be legal while a shotgun would be. For some, money considerations may dictate that a shotgun be used, at least until a carbine can be purchased.
Additionally, errant pellets are a liability. In situations that require taking a shot at longer ranges tight patterns are a desirable feature.
A rifle will dominate a shotgun outside of 20 yards.
5.56 and .308 are at least as effective as fight stoppers inside 20 yards.
I don't think anybody has said otherwise; in general a carbine is going to be preferrable to a carbine if the choice can be made. However if armor isn't an issue 556A2 said this in another thread: "From a pure wound trauma standpoint on a shot against unarmored soft tissue, a close range hit from a 12 ga shotgun using buckshot will create more damage than any 5.56 mm projectile; it is for this reason that Dr. Fackler has expressed his preference for 12 ga buckshot over 5.56 mm for close range defensive use."
The main advantage a shotgun has over a rifle is a greater hit percentage (especially on moving targets in poor light) inside 20 yards.
By chasing ever and ever tighter groups you negate the main advantage a shotgun has.
I specifically chose the Olin 9 pellet Military load for its spread at 10-15 yards to maximize that hit potential yet still be a small enough pattern to ensure the minimum number of strays.
By saying "The main advantage" etc, you are actually saying that that is your interpretation of what the main advantage is. Others may see that spread as anything but an advantage.
For you, in your case that may very well be the main advantage and I completely understand your position and don't disagree with it. If the wider spread is what you want, then yes it would be the main advantage. For others the opposite is desirable and the amount of damage done by multiple projos striking in a very small area is the main advantage. Keeping that pattern as small as possible as it moves downrange in a litigious environment could be a requirement for the shooter and possibly even more advantageous.
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