Best place for extra shells on shotgun? Indicate how many shells in your post.

[MAX100]

Mag tube extension carries my extra shells. I also have shell belt if needed. I don't like to add to much weight to a shotgun.


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[inSight-NEO]

"you do not want to be asked by the attorney for the deceased why you did not use the less deadly rounds you had available, or why you used the most destructive rounds you had available. This is why having any less lethal ammo even available is not a good idea."

This would be an interesting argument. I can see it now.."Yes, I should have used rounds that wouldnt have killed him as effectively or quickly." Hmm..dead is dead. Attorneys and mis-guided laws.......(no comment).

 

[chuckusaret]

I have a Mossberg 500 12 ga 20" barrel cruiser=1 in the chamber 7 in the pipe plus 6 in a saddle on the receiver if I need more I go to my back up>Springfield XD40 sub compact 12 round mag plus two spare 12 round mags loaded with Federal JHP. In a home invasion I doubt that more than one shot would be fire.

 

[chuckusaret]

Gee, I missed John BT input, but John, what is the difference of being shot in the chest or head with #8 birdshot at ten feet or with 00 buck at ten feet, the 3 to 5 inch #8 shot pattern would only penatrate about 4 inches and the 00 (eqv to eight 32 caliber bullets) would go clear thru the person. In both cases the person would most likely be dead.

 

[Sinixstar]

the way I figure it - if you run through what's in the tube, and the threat is still so immediate that you must reload NOW - the fact that you're stuck reloading in the first place means you're probably screwed.
If you're that worried about it, get an HD gun with a longer tube...

 

[Sinixstar]

Gee, I missed John BT input, but John, what is the difference of being shot in the chest or head with #8 birdshot at ten feet or with 00 buck at ten feet, the 3 to 5 inch #8 shot pattern would only penatrate about 4 inches and the 00 (eqv to eight 32 caliber bullets) would go clear thru the person. In both cases the person would most likely be dead.

There's been much discussion, and much testing on this subject. Birdshot is for birds - period. 4 inches of penetration is VERY generous. #8 Bird shot would probably not make it past a rib.

I mean - look at the guy Dick Cheney shot. Face shot, close range, no big deal. The guy's biggest problem was that he was like 90 years old, and literally had a heart attack over it.
So - if you're planning on scaring someone to death, good choice in load. If you want to absolutely be sure that your hit is going to count - save the bird shot for birds.

 

[inSight-NEO]

Its interesting how this thread morphed into the type(s) of HD loads used and the various advantanges/disadvantages thereof. I guess Ill throw in my 2 cents.

I have been considering the use of low recoil Federal LE 00-Buck during the colder months (intruders will more than likely be layered up with clothing) and using #4 or #7 Birdshot during the warmer months (the likelihood of less clothing). Im not sure if the clothing thing plays a significant role here, but I have read several accounts of this being a definate factor. If nothing else, its an interesting thought.

 

[ChCx2744]

just get a 6 round buttcuff and 6 round side saddle. if you are feeling giddy, that 50 round bandolier is great too.