Is this pellet size to big for home defense and will it over penetrate?
2007-08-26 17:09:17 · 18 answers · asked by Don C 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I will get many thumbs down for this but it works. Use it as you will.
When I lived in apartments, I modified magnum loads by removing the shot and adding salt rock and rice.
At the close ranges within an apartment dwelling you will find that whatever is in the shell will stay more compact. No matter what shell you use, if you shoot a rabbit at 6-10 feet it will die.
You will also find that the salt rock and rice mixture is far less likely to tear through an internal wall, but man will it explode a watermelon!
Best of luck.
2007-08-27 01:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by coolhandven 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The longest shot you are going to make in an apartment is probably in the 15 to 20' range. When that close, 7 1/2 or even 8 bird shot is very effective for defense. A #8 bobcat load would be fine too, but I wouldn't go any bigger than that. You lose spread, and take the risk of going through the walls.
While the buckshot would be very effective on your intruder, it is definitely overkill for your situation.
2007-08-27 04:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by j c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Realistically for an apartment defense your shot is not going to be more than 10 feet. at that range there will be little if any spread. so a quick shot may miss..... more of a deterrence may be having a pump action (you know the cha ching of the pump)
So if you did miss you will have 12 or so 30 caliber pellets going into your neighbors apartment
so I would lean towards smaller shot probably 7
remember when the Vice President shot his friend at 50 to 60 yards one of those pellets made its way to the heart...
2007-08-27 03:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by lymanspond 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
32 caliber pellets may be a bit much. Hard to find but probably about the best compromise would be something on the order of #4 buck (that is NOT the same as #4 shot), but "any port in a storm," and any smaller shot will not be bad, since it's likely not to be out of the cup by the time it hits an intruder.
2007-08-27 00:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wall board offers virtually no protection from 00 buckshot. Especially at in home distances. Remember, if you engage an intruder you will be doing so at relatively close distances. At those distances any 12 or 20 gauge load will be devestating to the intruder--4s, 6s even 7 1/2 will do just fine.
2007-08-26 17:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by John T 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Truthfully, 0-0 is not safe for apartment dweller's home defense as it will overpenetrate. In fact as an apartment dweller you should really consider a revolver loaded with pre-fragmented personal defense ammo like what Glazier loads. These are a bit more expensive but won't shoot through dry wall endangering your neighbors or a loved one sleeping in the next bedroom.
Best.
H
2007-08-26 23:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Think of it as 12 to 15 30 caliber projectiles at a high rate of speed. Would you want to be on the other side of 2 pieces of sheetrock with that coming towards you?
2007-08-26 19:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by youngll00 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good choice. If I were into shotguns, that would be my choice.
Remember, shot guns do not have much distance. After a few layers of drywall and siding you are not going to have to worry about the neighbors...
More important is practice, practice and practice. Know your gun and ammo....
(I personally use a 45 ACP Springfield Armory XD. It has the same grip angle as the 1911 and is a double stack. If I can not stop someone with that, I may as well give up..) I personally believe in controlled fire rather than a shot gun. )
2007-08-26 21:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just about every modern firearm will penetrate interior and even some exterior walls.
If it has brick exterior you would most likely be ok with just about all shotgun loads aside from maybe slug, not sure if they have the velocity to punch through brick or not.
2007-08-26 17:34:46 · answer #9 · answered by ar15_1911 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i personal like to use number 8's but if you are very worried maybe you should consider purchasing a box or two of "less lethal"bean bag rounds.they are very expensive but compared to the cost of a law suite from a neighbor the price pales in comparison.also i'm no lawer but considering todays judges/juries i'm betting that if you had to use said ammunition it would go over far better in court when you have to explain why you shot the intruder if you were using "less/non lethal" ammunition.just a thought.
2007-08-26 20:33:14 · answer #10 · answered by sgtirish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋