If one has enough time to practice, is there any point of using buckshot instead of a heavy slug?

I don’t know what rounds to buy. I just bought a Mossberg 930 SPX.

Please give me advantages/disadvantages.

A) 0000 Buckshot

B) 00 Buckshot

C) A HEAVY slug (don’t know the names)

D) Other
By the way I mean self defense against human targets.

Not elephants, bears, lions, deer, etc.

Can shotgun ammo penetrate soft armor?

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First and foremost, I have absolutely no experience with guns or ammunition, so I’m going to need all the help I can get. I’m currently writing a story for a project and am in need of some information relating to firing old and improperly cared for ammo; to be more specific, Shotgun ammo. So, my questions are: What happens if shotgun ammo that’s expiration date has passed is fired? and also, What would happen if wet shells were fired?

Thanks for reading, and possibly answering. I appreciate it!

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I live in Louisville KY and I want to purchase a Mossberg 500 shotgun + ammo. What is the best place to go to?
Wow Hugh, thanks for your incredibly smart reply. I admire your IQ.

I’m asking for specific names of gun stores in the area, dumbass.

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does anyone now where i can buy this shotgun ammo i live in california and i would like to buy it at a store if possible not online

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I am looking for shotgun ammo just to use to get the feel for my new gun. I dont want to spend per shot just messing around. I am going to be shooting it through a Remington 870 express 3" chamber. Also i might want to use the ammo for rabbits which is kinda one of the reasons i bought the gun. I saw a box of Federal Game Shok its a #7 1/2 shot and 2 3/4 shell they are about 65 dollars with shipping and there is 250 rounds i didnt know if these would be complete crap or if i could use them for what i was going to do. Also i heard of some ammo jamming the 870 if anyone knows a specific brand or if Federal is one that jams the 870 please comment. Thanks

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trying to find the best deal (per shot) in 12 gauge shotgun ammo the cheaper the better just going to use for skeet

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What is the best, most powerful, and deadly shotgun ammo to use for my new 12 gauge, 18.5" barrel, Mossberg 500 Tactical Cruiser?

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I’m looking for the best shotgun ammo I can get for a 12G shotgun. I want the most destructive/stopping force. I don’t really care if it goes though the walls or not I’m willing to take that chance. Right now I have normal 5 rounds of ammo in my chamber and 5 rounds of 3" 76MM Magnum turkey shot rounds which is my defensive rounds..they seem to be good but I want more power..so what are my options? Would Magnum slugs be better?

And please no anti gun comments..someone breaks into my house/car I’m not going to feel sorry for him and bake him a cake.
The 5 Magnum rounds are in the stock speed feed. just to clear up any confusion..basically so the shotgun keeps 10 rounds on it at all times.

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In the video below, a man was shot with a shotgun. What shotgun ammo do you think was used?

Warning, this video is very graphic:

http://www.buzzhumor.com/videos/27161/Shotgun_To_The_Chest

Wouldn’t 00 buckshot go throught him?

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i want to buy my first rifle and shotgun for practice, but i don’t know what to get?
1) what are the best starter rifle and shotgun (ammo)?
2) what should i looking for when buying used gun?
3) how to buy a gun what are procedures(in ur area)? i live in oregon and 18 will turn 19 soon
4) what are other accesories?

Thank You so much

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Iowa and parts of Southern Wisconsin mandate that deer hunters use shotguns. Now, my stupid question is this: I’ve seen Hornady 20 gauge sabot slugs advertised as having 1800 fps of snot to them. Now, my 170 grain .30-30 has about 2100. If the whole reason for using shotguns is because of how far a projectile may go, isn’t using this super-shotgun ammo kind of defeating the purpose?! I suppose a shotgun slug will not carry 2 miles, but from what it said on that box, no drop out to 150 yards.

Secondly, if you’re allowed to hunt with a .357 pistol for deer, why can’t you hunt with a .410 slug?

I know rules are rules, but some of them seem kind of stupid. But, it does seem that technology has bypassed some of these rules. (Super sabots)

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