singleshot shotgun, patterning buckshot

[buckshoteer]

Got two singleshot 12 gauges that I've been out patterning all kinds of buckshot lately(sore shoulder. Anyways, what is a good size buckshot to use? One of my shotguns is a modified and the other one a full. Thanks all!

 

[buckshoteer]

Forgot to mention I'll be using them on deer and hogs. Anyways, any guidance will be appreciated greatly.

 

[Sunray]

"...good size buckshot to use?..." None. Buckshot isn't reliable. However, if your hunting regs require it and one or the other is a 3" mag, use the FC with 4 buck. 4 buck out of a 2.75" too. More 6mm pellets compared to SG's or SSG's.
And no shot past 40 yards with either shell length.

 

[buckshoteer]

the 00 buck, reduced recoil, flightcontrol buckshot has really unbelievably tight patterns out of a cylinder and I/C choke, problem is the smallest choked gun I have is a modified. Did you mean #4 buck flightcontrol or just federal company? I have yet to see any #4 flightcontrol's anywhere, been wanting to buy a case.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I believe it would help us to better understand your situation if you were to tell us at what distances you plan to shoot this buckshot.

 

[buckshoteer]

50 yards maximum, thanks for your input.

 

[plumberroy]

50 yards maximum, thanks for your input

That is to far for buckshot to be a reliable killer I like 35 yards max I prefer #1-4 buck better Use the one that patterns the best
Roy