Buckshot or slug?

[MEHMETKORUCU]

Buckshot or slug

[MrOracle]

It seems that you already know the answer. For self-defense, use either Federal Tactical reduced #00 loads, or use #1-#4 Buck in regular loads. Pattern it out of the shotgun you're going to use at the ranges you're likely to use it, so you have a REAL idea of what kind of spreads you can expect (it will probably be less than you think at "in the home" distances).

Do NOT use slugs for self-defense. They're likely to over-penetrate, and you are legally responsible for every round you discharge.

If you are trying to get rid of an attacking elk, moose, or brown bear, than slugs are what you want - but even they aren't likely to do anything like an instant stop, so expect them to get angry.

[MrOracle]

*reduced recoil #00

[DARKCLOUD1945X]

If it were against some one threatening my family buckshot to make him hurt longer. Some one shooting at me I would use a slug to kill them quick no such thing as wounding them with that

[Daniela1982]

Depends on what you are using it for. Don't they use slugs for bigger animals? I assume "buckshot" can also be used on deer, but don't they create more damage and risk just injuring the animal?

[jahaims]

Slugs are for bigger animals like deer. Buck shot for big game is illegal in most states because it isn't a humane way to take a larger animal like a deer. Bird shot is similar to buck shot but made for birds. You can use a slug in a smaller round like a 410 to hunt things like rabbits.

[Daniela1982]

@jahaims Doesn't the term "buck shot" men for hunting deer? I mean aren't bucks the one you are hunting for most often?

[jahaims]

Yeah some places still allow it and it used to be more common. It is illegal now in most places as I already stated because it isn't humane.

[Agape93]

Depends on what I'm hunting or if I'm at home and using it for home defense

[FilmGuy93]

Obviously it depends on the exact application, but I would generally choose buckshot over a slug.

[exitseven]

I bought a handgun and a shotgun. I am covered either way.

[Creampiekarl420]

Slugs my guy depends on what you’re hunting but a slug will be more effective in make sure it stays down

[Prettygurl12]

Depends on what the goal is, I guess.

[TheMajesticKing777]

Depends if you got aim or not 😂

[TheMajesticKing777]

If you are indoors, buckshot, outdoor, slugs cause in emergencies if you miss, those slugs have a chance of penetrating doors and walls

[worldscolide]

Depends on what I'm hunting honestly.

[douride2]

SOOO what are you shooting at?

[BLP11520]

Paper targets 2 liter bottles.

[BLP11520]

Home defense, no.4 buckshot. No 1 or even 00 buck.

[KrakenAttackin]

Buckshot.