Patriot Renegade
  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Blog
  • Renegade News
    • Renegade Financial
    • Renegade Health
    • Renegade Arms & Protection
    • Renegade Survival Hacks
    • Renegade News & Opinions
  • Contact Us
mossberg
September 24 2019

Why is a shotgun so effective?

Renegade Arms & Protection

Why is a shotgun so effective?

First off…versatility.

I can fire the widest variety of projectiles from a shotgun. I can engage anything from pests like possums to two-legged varmints, and even creatures as big as bears.

Shotgun Ammo Types
Shotgun Ammo Types

The shotgun has three primary loads:

Birdshot

A load filled with small pellets, ranging from dozens to hundreds depending on the particular load used.  Designed for hunting birds, clay pigeons, and other small game.  Not very effective for home defense.

12 ga Birdshot
12 ga Birdshot

Here is my Mossberg 590 with birdshot…

 

Buckshot

A load of larger pellets commonly ranging in caliber from .24 (No 4 Buckshot) to .36 (000 Buckshot).  The number of pellets varies per load and caliber of the ball used.  Perfect for medium game and tactical applications.  The most common is 00 (“double aught”) buckshot.

00 Buckshot, Paracles Tech
00 Buckshot, Paracles Tech

And here is my Mossberg with buck…there’s a lot more kick:

Slugs

Solid projectiles, often quite larger, heavy and powerful.  They allow you to extend your effective shotgun range.

12ga Slug
12ga Slug
___________________________________________________________________________
Article Derived From:
6 Best Home-Defense Tactical Shotguns [2019]
Best Infantry Weapons of WW2 6 Defensive Handgun Drills to Master

Related Posts

sig-sauer-709843-320f-9-m17-ms-main

Renegade Arms & Protection

Sig Sauer M17: Ready For Everyday Service

Ruger-Single-Seven-2

Renegade Arms & Protection

Lipsey’s Special Ruger Single Seven: 32 Years To A Perfect 32

winchester125

Renegade Arms & Protection

Winchester Model 94 125th Anniversary Editions – History and Review

Address

Patriot Renegade
21 North Broad Street Suite E #10037
Luray VA, 22835

Hours

MON - FRI 9AM -5PM EST

Address

Patriot Renegade
21 North Broad Street Suite E #10037
Luray VA, 22835

Hours

MON - FRI 9AM -5PM

Patriot Legal

  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
© Patriot Renegade 2022
Powered by WordPress • Themify WordPress Themes