Buckshot 101...

[Dave McCracken]

Agreed, Witt, on dropping the charge. When I make up ultralight 6 pellet 00 loads, it works out to about 3/4 oz and I use data right from the Hodgdons' site for that weight. More speed would add some energy but increase the likelyhood of errant pellets.

 

[DBR]

FYI:

http://www.tacticalworks.ca/ballistics_shotgun.html

 

[Jeff F]

I would highly recommend not using any kind of reloaded ammo of any kind in a defensive firearm. Could lead to bad ju ju if you ever have to use it. Stick to store bought, commercial ammo for HD or personal protection.

 

[Dave McCracken]

Jeff, they were for research only. My "serious" shotguns are loaded with old Estate RR 00.

The 6 pellets approach is viable, still plenty of moxie but easy for non shotgunners to handle. But, not manufactured commercially so a bad idea for the reasons given.