So, we compiled some different 00 Buckshot. In 20ga that equates to .042 or .573. This pattern, shot with Winchester Ranger, 2 3/4" 00 buckshot, 9 pellets, was more uniformly spread over the thoracic cavity. #156 - The M-1 Carbine Is Not Accurate At 100 Yards, #157 - A Super Accurate .22 Rifle, The Savage Mark II BSEV, #159 - The 2013 NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, #160 - Product Evaluation - The MagnetoSpeed Chronograph, #161 - Using Full Wadcutters for Better Scoring in Target Competition. #3 gives adequate 40 yd penetration, and adequate pattern density. Also the buckshot that is commonly available in 20 gauge isn’t as heavy of an individual pellet as it is in 12 gauge. ( Log Out /  That post can be found here. Your email address will not be published. If a shotgun is all I have, I will use that. It is exponentially more popular than the 20. Regular (non-magnum) 2-3/4" buckshot generates less recoil in my 20ga. There are a lot of “what-ifs” when shooting a shotgun. Manage Consent, #4 - Miscellaneous Rounds Meet the Box O’ Truth, #6 - Ballistic Resistant Glass Gets Tested, #19 - The Water Box O' Truth Part 3: Rifle Rounds, #23 - ExtremeShock Ammo and the Box O' Truth, #27 - Little Guns vs. We were running out of butcher paper and decided to test the smallest patterning load first, the Hornady 00 Buckshot. And what it will take to make an honest 50 yard 20 gauge buckshot gun. 2. This shotgun is a version of what the NYPD highway officers carry. Patterning Winchester #3 buckshot in a Remington 870 20 gauge. #196 - Can You Improve the Ammo for the Mosin 91/30? Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:30 am *Proud to be a*: Joined: Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:07 pm Posts: 7501 Location: Everywhere you want to be I wouldn't say I know it better than most but I prefer as tight a spread as I can get. The 16 gauge can pattern heavier payloads better than a 20 gauge. I think #3 steel shot is the best size for ducks with a 20 gauge. We will be finding out if it will live up to it. First we will try at 12 feet, the normal across-the-room distance. 12-Gauge Shotgun Pattern Test. Shot Size: 3 Buck; Muzzle Velocity: 1175; $12.99 Currently Unavailable ... Buffering prevents pellet deformation and ensures dense, uniform patterns; Impressive stopping power on predators, hogs and deer; Specs. It performed much better than I would have expected. The smallest group was the Hornady at 1 3/4 inch. I can keep all 20 #3 buckshot on a paper plate out to more than 15 yards. Yes, i used it with my son last year for youth day. ( Log Out /  Following is the chart of chokes I have on hand. It's buffered unplated shot with a star crimp. Shop & find Shotshell and more here at Remington. The smaller 410 Shotgun shells are most often found in 2 ½ inch, 2 ¾ inch, and 3-inch lengths. The Box O' Truth #2 #28 - Cowboy Pistols and The Box O' Truth This might make precision hits easier than the heavy hitter magnum. Lesson: If you’re shooting 00 Buck at a bad guy at 25 yards– or beyond — you better know what’s behind him. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Most any 16 gauge can handle 1-1/8 oz. And what it will take to make an honest 50 yard 20 gauge buckshot gun. For example, finding No. A 12 gauge Mossberg 590 with a 14-inch Vang Comp customized barrel was used for the test. Many people will be surprised at how far 45 yards really is. Winchester's shotshell ammo delivers the ultimate in perfomance and versatility for shotguns in a variety of shotgun gauge sizes and lengths including shotgun slugs and more than 110 lead-free shotshell … The two most common for 20 Gauge and 12 Gauge are 2 ¾-inch or 3-inch. Popular 12ga Shotgun Ammo. #152 - Does Polishing Media in Flash Holes Affect Accuracy? If you have another caliber, you might find it difficult to find that load. Theoretically, a 3" load will do anything a 1 1/4 ounce 2 3/4" 12 will do except that some will tell you a 20 doesn't pattern as well. Federal makes a 3" magnum 20 load that uses #2 pellets, about .27". For small to medium sized game. However, 3 ½ inch shells are available in 12 Gauge and it is not uncommon to find 2 ½ and 2 5/8 inch lengths of 12 and 20 Gauge shotgun shells from a few manufacturers. Nothing eliminates that. We still have to pattern our shotguns with the shells we intend to use at the distances we intend to shoot at. A 12 gauge shotgun shell holds 8-9 pellets of 00 shot, 8 pellets of 000 shot. The question might be, “Why would you shoot at someone at 45 yards?” Well, if he is at 45 yards and shooting at me, I will return fire. Hopefully it patterns … The Slug in the 20 did not perform very well. Nothing eliminates that. 119 Posts #2 • Nov 25, 2013. Sold mainly as ammunition for deer, #3 buck ammo also has a great reputation for large game birds, predators, and home defense. It did get me some margin at 15 yards though, and if I needed to I could get 20 yards out of the load and still be comfortable probably. It still didn’t get me to where I would be comfortable using this load at 25 yards. This is getting big enough that, unless carefully aimed, many pellets will miss a bad guy. OOO = 36 cal 68 grain X 8 = 0.81 Sq Inches 544 grains total 00 = 33 cal 53.8 grain X 9 = 0.77 in2 484.2 gr 0 = 32 cal 48.3 grain X 12 = 0.96 in2 579.6 gr 1 = 30 cal 40 grain X 16 = 1.13 in2 640 gr 4 = 24 cal 20.6 grain X 27 = 1.22 in2 556.2 gr Not much difference, but slightly smaller group with the Full Choke. No. 3 buckshot pellets, launched at 1,100 to 1,200 fps. Several companies (Rio is the first that comes to mind) manufacture 00 Buckshot for the 20 Gauge. The “buckshot vs slug” question has often been discussed in terms of 12-gauge loads, but in this video, Rob Pincus uses 20-gauge shotgun loads because there aren’t as many specialty loads with controlled expansion or controlled spread of the buckshot. Ducks seem to die best for me with #3 shot. Loaded with our Power-Piston® one-piece wad for consistent patterns. At long ranges, even 45 yards, you will miss with more pellets that you will hit with. 12 Gauge Shell Length . shotgun: Remington 870 WM Mag with Remchoke - 12 gauge Choke tubes: standard Remchoke IC, M, and F loads: 1) 2 3/4" Remington Express #4 buckshot - 27 pellets 2) 3" Winchester Supreme #4 buckshot - 41 pellets 3) 3" Federal Vital Shok #4 buckshot - 41 pellets sight: Truglow red dot sight mounted on the vent rib of the barrel. Color me surprised about this choice. If you’re smaller in stature and don’t have the training to handle a 12 gauge, 20 gauge buckshot will do the job. This post is the second in a series that is exploring 20 gauge buckshot and the poor patterns I have experienced so far. That is why I now use the pump .410. #191 - Is the Glock 19 the Best Concealed Carry Piece? However, 3 ½ inch shells are available in 12 Gauge and it is not uncommon to find 2 ½ and 2 5/8 inch lengths of 12 and 20 Gauge shotgun shells from a few manufacturers. For example, finding No. Hornady 00 Buckshot LM. Ducks seem to die best for me with #3 shot. This post is the second in a series that is exploring 20 gauge buckshot and the poor patterns I have experienced so far. I shot all four on one sheet of butcher paper. Avid outdoorsman living in the Virginia tidewater. Below are the five different sizes of buckshot that are available for the 12 gauge. #19 - The Water Box O' Truth Part 3: Rifle Rounds #20 - Buckshot Patterns #21 - The Breadbox O' Truth #22 - 20 Gauge Shotgun #23 - ExtremeShock Ammo and the Box O' Truth #24 - Sniper Against Armor #25 - Breaching Rounds #26 - Little Guns vs. My pump 20 gauge is an old Winchester, and from 1919. Buckshot Myth Busting: How Today’s 00 Buck Loads Fare Downrange All three of the test shotguns were reasonably accurate out to 25 yards with Federal’s nine-pellet Maximum 00 buckshot load. #4 in 20 gauge is available but a little hard to find. Run this again with Federal’s reduced recoil with flight control wad and see if that correlates to what your buddy heard. The standard 2 ¾-inch 20-gauge buckshot load contains 20 No. If we look at the constriction as a percentage of the bore diameter in 12ga we get a constriction percentage of almost 7%. That post can be found here. But the difference is small, i.e., 1 3/4 to 4 inches. So how are buckshot patterns affected by distance and barrel length? I'm going to be hunting deer next month with Dogs in Southhampton County Virginia. 4 buck. Well, the ones I have measured come out to about #1 Buckshot, but they are advertised as 20 gauge 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot. It shot into a 17 inch pattern, but it also had 15 pellets. About improved modified. But sure am considering some of the smaller #4buck. #155 - Tissue Paper Covered Flash Holes – Does It Matter? I don't know, have shot some patterns. Federal also offers a 20-gauge No. Unfortunately, it kicks as much and maybe more than a lot of effective 12 gauge loads. If you were centering a human torso on the group, only about 3 pellets would even hit the torso. Federal Power Shok 20 Gauge 3" 00-9 Pellet Buckshot Shotgun Shell offers consistent, proven performance in the field; Gauge: 12 Gauge; Shot Size: 9 Pellets - 00 Buckshot; Shotshell Length: 3" Shot Weight: 9 Bellets Pellet; A valid firearms licence (FAC, PAL or POL) is required to purchase ammunition. #162 - Do You Really Save Money By Reloading Ammunition? Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The following table shows the results of firing one round of each type at each range and measuring the extreme spread: Load 7 Paces 14 Paces 25 Paces; Federal Premium Buckshot. At moderate ranges (20 yards), the loads had an average spread of around 9 to 17 inches. Tom Roster used to publish a book on buckshot loads. Well written. 20 Gauge #3 Buckshot Ammunition $ 15.00. Polymer buffering helps maintain pellet roundness for tight pattern. It seems we see that dport heard correctly. Start patterning your buckshot at about five yards, and repeat the process at three to five yard increments until you reach that maximum distance. Express® Buckshot's combination of heavy cushioning behind the shot column and a granulated polymer buffering helps maintain pellet roundness for tight, even patterns. 4 buckshot load that, when coupled with its FliteControl wad, shows promise for delivering a tight, energy-packed pattern. For some reason, it broke up into small pieces. In the first post I cut open all the commercial 20ga buckshot loads I could find, 10 in total. $26.99. The two most common for 20 Gauge and 12 Gauge are 2 ¾-inch or 3-inch. What can make a big difference here is having buffered shot and a flight control wad. I had to buy it to measure it. I was surprised by the penetration of the #3 Buckshot in the 20 gauge. But, you don’t get something for nothing. #130 - Does Cleaning a .22 Rimfire Rifle Barrel Hurt Accuracy? Compare . Federal #3 buckshot (20 pellet) Before we shoot, let’s take some time to review buckshot sizing. #62 – The Box O’ Truth – Will a Better Target Improve Accuracy with Iron Sights? A lot of people say a more open choke will shoot buckshot better. - A Serious Discussion, #144 - Product Evaluation - The James River Armory 1903-A3, #145 - Product Evaluation - The Taurus PT 738 TCP .380 Semi Auto Pistol, #146 - The S&W Model 25-2, .45 ACP Revolver, #148 - Product Evaluation - Trulock Shotgun Choke Tubes, #149 - Reloading Inexpensive Frangible Bullets, #150 - Solving a 9mm FMJ Reloading Mystery, #151 - Building an Affordable, Accurate Rifle. There is just so much more information out there on 12ga buckshot. 3. Popular 12ga Shotgun Ammo. A few more shots would confirm this but it is my guess that at 20 yards, a number of the 9 pellets would no longer be in the thoracic cavity portion of the target. 2 and Single 0 are uncommon, and you are unlikely to find a modern tactical load in these calibers. $21.99. Rounds like No. Shop today! They were a bitch to make but at 40 yes it would put 9 pellets into a 12″ circle with the rest going into a 30″ circle. The reduced loads did indeed shoot a smaller group at close range. A note I found interesting as I was measuring chokes being the Kicks Buck Kicker is .607, only .008 constriction. These loads don’t have quite the power of 00 buckshot… It performed much better than I would have expected. Federal Shotshells Vital-Shok 20 Gauge 3in 18 Pellets #2-Buckshot Copper-Plate [P2582B] - Ammo Freedom carries federal ammunition and shotshell lead loads. 20 gauge shells are available with most shot sizes up to steel #2 or lead #4, which is probably the largest size practical for the bore, even in the 3" magnum shell. That way, you know exactly when that shot starts to spread and how big the pattern is going to be. The 20-gauge bore is about 0.61 inch wide, so this is a big payload that creates a serious effect on the target at moderate range. I would use this and pattern test this first if using a 20 gauge with Buckshot … Find federal 20 gauge ammo for sale online, in-stock and ready-to-ship. I was surprised by the penetration of the #3 Buckshot in the 20 gauge. Remington #3 buckshot (20 pellet) Rio #1 buckshot (9 pellet) Federal #4 buckshot (24 pellet) Federal #3 buckshot (20 pellet) Before we shoot, let’s take some time to review buckshot sizing. The 20-gauge is not out of place in the duck fields, either. I can't say they don't pattern well. The procedure I am shooting an 870 20 and need to mic the bore to get a good baseline before I start testing. In fact, at 15 yards, it appears to be reaching the far end of the "B" zone. ( Log Out /  ... Several studies in the past have found the 20 gauge with buckshot to be a more than adequate home defense weapon with lots to commend it and little to dislike. The IC pattern was 7 inches wide and the Full was 6 inches wide. As a 70 yr. old, found that the modern 12 gauge “defense” loads are too loud and have more recoil than I would like to handle. There are not many purpose-made self-defense loads for 20 so our focus here is on 12. My overarching goal, with the right choke and handloads is going to be 100% pattern in 15″ at 40yds. The first was a Mossberg 590A1 with 14-inch barrel, rifle sights and a Davis speed-feed stock. 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Post subject: 20 gauge buckshot ...2-3/4" #3 or 3" #2. You have to make a choice and go with it. 00 Buck in the 12 Gauge was excellent. © 2017 Carbon Media Group Outdoors It can handle larger shot sizes with excellent performance where the 20 gauge is stuffed way beyond bore capacity. Comp-N-Choke, which I do not have an example of but will be adding to the test recommends .580 on their website. He shot a 90lbs doe at just over 20 yards and she dropped in her tracks. This pattern, shot with Winchester Ranger, 2 3/4" 00 buckshot, 9 pellets, was more uniformly spread over the thoracic cavity. These are .25-caliber and weigh slightly more than No. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Always make sure you use the correct ammunition for your specific firearm. Shop & find Shotshell and more here at Remington. Rio Ammunition – Royal Buck Low Recoil: 4 … A 410 bore gets only 3 pellets of 000 shot per 2 3/4 shell, though there are some 5 pellet shells in 3 inch shells. Now, if it will function my Saiga 20 and pattern nicely, I will be happy. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Some loads, such as the Hornady Critical Defense 12-gauge buckshot, offer a remarkably cohesive pattern out to 20 yards. For 12ga that would be a choke around .679. Winchester Super-X 20 Gauge 2.75-Inch XB203 Buffered #3 Buckshot 20 Pellets, $5/5. Here I am shooting the 3″ Magnum load. The Box O' Truth #27 - Little Guns vs. $16.99. #3 Winchester 20 Gauge #3 Buckshot. I recently came across some Remington Express 2 3/4" 3 buck at the local Bass Pro Shop and thought I'd share the results. I recommend going with the lighter loads of buckshot, #4 buckshot in a 12 gauge, #3 buckshot for 20 gauge etc. 20 gauge hulls are 2 3/4 inches or 3 inches in length. I don’t plan on shooting the larger buck through the .555 turkey chokes. If you have another caliber, you might find it difficult to find that load. We still have to pattern our shotguns with the shells we intend to use at the distances we intend to shoot at. I would not be too quick to discount Buckshot in a 20 Gauge for home defense. We have to use buckshot and I've never killed a deer with a shotgun. .575 in 20ga. Since we have a smaller payload in the 20-gauge, we tend to use smaller shot. Most any 16 gauge can handle #5 or #4 shot well, but the pattern board shows that not all 20 gauges do. The patterns are tight. The Box O' Truth, #36 - Frozen Clothing And The Box O' Truth, #37 - The Deadly .303 British and The Box O' Truth, #40 - Deflected Bullets and the Box O' Truth, #41 - The Taurus Judge Vs. So, lets look at recommended sweet spot constrictions for 12ga and see how that equates to the 20. Sumtoy customs told me through email, they have had .565 pattern well. #3 buckshot from the 20 gauge definitely has the energy to stop the threat. #14 - The Shiloh Sharps .45-70 Long Range Exp. That also means that they will not have the total energy that a heavier load will have. The Slug in the 20 did not perform very well. The Box O' Truth #2 #28 - Cowboy Pistols and The Box O' Truth Having 31% more pellets than a standard 2-3/4 in. This is a typical “Combat” or “Tactical” shotgun. #4 steel is good to 30 yards in my opinion - it gives great pattern density but runs out of steam too fast to kill cleanly at 40 yards. I have 12 gauge, 20 gauge, and .410 shotguns. The Box O' Truth #2 #28 - Cowboy Pistols and The Box O' Truth Remington Premier, 3″ Magnum, 15 nickeled-plated pellets. WARNING: You must be 18 years or older to purchase ammunition. Compare. This load has 9 pellets, with no shot cup or buffer material. 20 gauge hunting shotshell is more than substantial. And also the TSS T shot when we get around to that. Do Not Sell My Data I would not be too quick to discount Buckshot in a 20 Gauge for home defense. Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Messages: 7,249. Federal Premium V-Shok Buckshot - 20 Gauge. goon Member. #62 – How Does Barrel Length on a Shotgun Affect Velocity? #4 steel is good to 30 yards in my opinion - it gives great pattern density but runs out of steam too fast to kill cleanly at 40 yards. Twenty No. The key is predictability. The procedure There’s nothing wrong with 20 gauge in theory, but it has just a fraction of the market support 12 gauge does. Yes, i used it with my son last year for youth day. As always, you have to aim a shotgun at close range. Let’s have a 12 v 20 gauge comparative test? These loads burned clean. Herter's Hunting Buckshot Shotgun Shells. The gauge, however, does matter as a matter of how many projectiles are fired. #131 - Product Comparison - Keltec P-3AT Vs. Ruger LCP, #133 - The S&W Model 25-5 .45 Colt Revolver, #135 - The Remington 700 XCR Tactical Long Range Rifle, #136 - An FAL Day at the Range and Some Winchester '73, #143 - What Is the Best Weapon for Home Defense? The Box O' Truth #20 - Buckshot Patterns - The Box O' Truth He shot a 90lbs doe at just over 20 yards and she dropped in her tracks. 3 buckshot pellets, each measuring.25-inch in diameter, give the 20 gauge a fight-stopping punch. 3 buckshot is easy…if you have a 20-gauge. Challenger® 12-Gauge 1-3/4” Shortshell Shotshells. #19 - The Water Box O' Truth Part 3: Rifle Rounds #20 - Buckshot Patterns #21 - The Breadbox O' Truth #22 - 20 Gauge Shotgun #23 - ExtremeShock Ammo and the Box O' Truth #24 - Sniper Against Armor #25 - Breaching Rounds #26 - Little Guns vs. I would use this and pattern test this first if using a 20 gauge with Buckshot for deer. Other one is a single shot. On a recent post about sight off-set, we discussed using 00 Buckshot at close range. 2-3/4″ 12 pellet #3 Buckshot load. My opinion of course as there are many folks who like #4 shot. The test gun is the Mossberg Shockwave 20 gauge with 14.5" barrel as it comes from the factory. The smaller 410 Shotgun shells are most often found in 2 ½ inch, 2 ¾ inch, and 3-inch lengths. The #3 Buckshot in a 20 gauge is a widely available round that has many of the ballistic characteristics of the #4 Buckshot in a 12 Gauge (which is widely considered an appropriate round for home defense). 3. Compare. Compare. Tman caught me in full recoil. For the record: I'm shooting an older Wingmaster, made on a 12ga. Punxsy says : April 26, 2020 at 7:47 am. Discussion in 'Shotguns' started by goon, Jun 22, 2016. 2 and Single 0 are uncommon, and you are unlikely to find a modern tactical load in these calibers. $26.99. #153 - How to Develop Accurate Target Loads for a Rifle. Never had buckshot pattern … If you do, it will become self-evident how effective a 20 gauge can be and how wrong the shot string myth is. 2 buckshot, you have a 29-grain buckshot at about.27 caliber and 18 pellets in the charge. The change in barrel length didn’t show much of a difference, … I measured the payload and pellet weights, powder charge and buffer. 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