Originally Posted By: gunner500
Winchester part# X12C1B, old Bud said there is no equal in 2 3/4" 12 ga for entry/self defense loads.
I was told 30 years ago by LEO friends that 1-Buck was the way to go in the "short magnums" (2-3/4").
These guys had never shot anybody with a shotgun, but they had all seen the results (mostly civilian on civilian) of different types of shotgun shootings, and they had instructors and guest lecturers who had shot people with shotguns.
And the general agreement among them was that Number 1 Buck penetrated well on humans at self-defense range, and 20 pellets made more of a mess than 9-12 pellets of 00 Buck.
FWTHIW.
A few years ago I got a good deal on a supply of Winchester Ranger "Law Enforcement Ammunition" 12ga, 2 3/4", 12 pellets , 00 Buckshot. I'll stick with this because I doubt I'll use it up any time soon....at least I hope not..
