Because buckshot sucks at any range where it has spread enough to provide any advantage in making hits.
I’ve dealt with bears shot with buckshot. It sucks terminally.
It might suck, it still a hit compared to miss from a 458 or whatever caliber is your favorite......and buckshot doesn't spread much at 10 yds......
There is a lot of what-ifs and maybes, and coulda dones in this thread.... and adamant opinions about the best solution, bottom line is use whatever you are comfortable with an fits your scenario. There really is no one size/solution fits all for everyone.
Biggest thing is pay attention when in bear country.......!
For those without thumbs, it's s Garden fookin Island, not Hawaii
