Peter H. Capstick wrote a series of articles in the late 70's and early 80's about how much more effective No. 1 Buck was for thin skinned dangerous game than was 00 Buck. Capstick came to prefer No. 1 Buck for following up the big cats in the thick stuff. That seems to be the current trend in full out shotshell defensive loads with several new LE/defensive loads being promised from the various manufacturers. Mathematically No. 1 Buck makes good sense and seems to be worthy of a good trial on the pattern boards.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.