I’m buying a Mossberg 500 pump shotgun. It will have a 20" barrel and the 8 shot tube, can handle 3" shells. It will be purely for home defense. Hopefully it will be used 1) never, 2) by me, 3) last resort by my wife. For use # 3, I want to be sure that a target in the "general direction" of a threat will be hit. #3 is why I’m moving from my favored Colt .45. I don’t give a #$@& about rebuilding the house … if it’s necessary to kill an intruder, carpentry and dry wall are a small price to pay if the gun gives us the winning hand. Any thoughts on a good load? I used to alternate a slug and bird shot in 3" Magnum form in my Remington 870 when in the home defense mode. That was arrived at by my gut feeling … never any experience, fortunately. Others probably have a more scientific viewpoint. Love to hear it.

Thanks,

Rich
Thanks for the answers guys – good info. I appreciate the comment about a "general direction" aim not being a good concept for even a shot gun. One likely shot is from an upstairs landing through an open foyer to an entrance … 20 ft. or so. Sure you have to aim, but the odds of a 2 or 3 inch group sure beats the footprint of a .45 ACP, under stress and low light. I think I’m leaning toward 2 3/4 with buckshot. Thoughts on locking mount systems? There’s another recent thread on the topic, but how about a 12v police cruiser lock (lots for sale on eBay) with a cipher pad and a combo you know by tactile feel? I’m more concerned about child safety than theft – If a guy had the time to crow bar it off the studs, it’s his … I just want family safety.

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I also have some shotgun shells purchased by my grandfather some 15 to
20 years ago (back when a box of buckshot ran .79 ) and was wondering
whether or not they were safe to use. I have newer ammo I use but I
also would like to know, because he did purchase a sizeable amount of said
ammo and it would save me a few dollars. Remington 12g Buckshot and
Turkey shots.

Also, does anyone know the value of a Remington 1100 12g shotgun from 1968 (VG condition)

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I was sitting at my desk when all of a sudden my dog went bonkers i mean just insane!
So I grabbed my Remington 870 super mag loaded up with slugs, buckshot, and bird shot and headed out to look. I seen a cop drive by, BUT he didnt stop me.

He may have not seem me, but is it legal to carry a shotgun in your own yard in a suburban area

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I recently got my first shotgun, a Mossberg 500 combo.

I know the basics, the difference between a slug, buckshot and birdshot but want to know about the different types of these loads….
Give me an overview, what is 00 Buckshot? what is light target? what is the most powerful load of buckshot? the least powerful load? ditto for birdshot….
What type of slug is hardest hitting? is there a difference between lead and steel shot?
non lethal slugs? etc..
Any information on ammo types would be greatly appreciated.

(LOL, I went to the gun shop and bought Winchest AA 8-shot light target ammo… then realized is really not a good ammo for home defense.. so guide me in the right direction for Home Defense ammo type) thanks!
Hey thanks for all your help… The websites are great! It will be really tough deciding who gets best answer…
I live in a VERY crowded city, in an upstairs apartment, so I want something like 00 Buckshot I take it….. also it is a very ghetto city, hence why I bought the gun…
(I know, I know, move out of the ghetto right? Saving for a house/just graduated from college… so the ghetto area is my only option at the moment… lol)

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First, by child i mean a 15 year old. And more to point mainly a Mossberg 590 shotgun and some buckshot. As an HD firearm.
How about some non-libitard answers.

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what brand of buckshot or slug is the most powerful remington or wicnhester or something else?

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Here is the scenario: You have a solid metal door, with a metal frame and it is being locked with a heavy duty lock, not just a flimsy master lock, but similar to that design. You have a 12 gauge shotgun, and can can have any kind of normally available barrel (including sawed off), and any kind of shell (deer slug, buckshot,or whatever). What would be the best combo of shell and barrel to use?

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I’ve got my eye on the marine magnum from Remington:
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_marine_magnum.asp -will this be a wise choice of investment? What price range would you expect to pay and should I use a combination of buckshot and slugs? Any info is appreciated as I am still learning about shotguns.

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from forstock to end of barrel is 31/2 inches. i wanna know only wat are the different sizes and types of shells i should use! I DONT WANNA HEAR ANSWERES FROM PEOPLE WITHOUT GUN LICENSE!
u cant shoot slugs outta a full choke! and wats wrong with bird or buckshot!

and I dint saw it off its how it came wen i baught it
and it dosent say wat length just gauge
would those markings be on the end of the barrel I highly doubt it
HEY RICKUV i didnt know i deleted you! but i apeaicted ur support with some of the jerks on my last question! and this makes most sense so thx dude!
Call who ever you want like buddy said i am canadian and its legal! but ya your right the choke is cut off of course so i guess thats a stupid thing to say! thanx guys

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this is specifically in reference to a barrel for the mossberg 835 listed on their website. I want a general purpose barrel that can shoot buckshot or slugs. my turkey barrel that it came with is…well… relatively worthless I have been told especially since i want to be able to shoot slugs.

what kind of ammo can I use through this type of barrel?

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im getting a remington 870 express 7-shot folding stock shotgun to hunt with. was just wondering if i can put 7 rounds of buckshot in my gun when hunting

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I recently acquired some buckshot and have two Benelli Novas and a friend of mine told me that you have to have rifling to use it. If this is not true what choke if any would you use?

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I have a mossberg 935 would you hunt with the 28" all purpose barrel using buckshot 00bk or would you buy the rifled barrel 90938 and use slugs?

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I have a 12 guage Remington 870 Express Magnum. I was just wondering if there’s a barrel out there that I can put on my shotgun that will use any round? Meaning, I could load a buckshot and slug in the magazine at the same time and nothing will get ruined when I shoot? Thanks.
How can I find out if my rifled barrel is partly rifled or fully? All I have is the rifled barrel and turkey barrel that came with the gun? Also, how do I check/change the choke?

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Im looking to buy a youth 20 gauge shotgun that is god for turkey hunting and deer hunting i would use slugs for deer hunting not buckshot
that is under 300 dollars

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What happens if for example you have a bolt action shotgun with a rifled barrel and shoot bird or buckshot from it?
I want to get a bolt action shotgun, a Maverick 95, but i cant find a smooth barrel for it only a rifled barrel.

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I am considering getting a shotgun for recreational shooting and as a frugal (cheap and/or broke) person one of my primary concerns is the cost of ammo. I don’t care for any special kind, just generally the cheapest for basic buckshot and slugs. Thank you.

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I’m interested in getting the benelli m4. I just don’t know which grip is better. They have the option of pistol grip with stock or remove the pistol grip and just get stock. Which one is better when it comes to accuracy, stability, recoil etc etc. Also, do they only use slugs or will they also take 00 buckshot?

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I have a 12 gauge shotgun. Do you recommend #1 buckshot?

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I don’t know much about shotgun shells, But lately I have come across some pictures of unusual shells.

I know that red= buckshot

but I have seen shells that come in green and blue, what kind of shells are those??
U.S marine, you’re the reason I’m starting to dislike the yahoo answers community.
Thank you Just_killing_time.

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