FRANKIE
.308 Win
What is the correct choice of choke for home defense 12 gauge 18.5 barrel 00 buck?
Home defense choke?
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meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
it is not going to make a darn difference at close range but I would choose full or skeet as
it provides the less possible constriction with any loads including specialized stuff should one be
forced to use it.
it provides the less possible constriction with any loads including specialized stuff should one be
forced to use it.
I agree that it won't make a difference at home defense distances.
Use what you've got.
Use what you've got.
FRANKIE
.308 Win
Ok thanks. Guess I’m ok with the cl ok with 00 or rifled slugs correct?
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
That would be cylinder size, so yes your fine. You just don’t want anything too restrictive with a slug. Also IMO your better off with buck shot than a slug and you can always mix them.
Just an FYI since I bought some of those mini shells because I thought it was a cool idea and my gun will not cycle them. They jam up every time because the shell length is too short.
FRANKIE
.308 Win
What shotgun are you working with?
I know the Benelli’s are finicky with types of shells or any auto loader for that matter. Leads to my next question, best 00 loads that will cycle my Benelli (recoil doesn’t matter to me) 2 3/4 of course to keep max capacity.
fnfalguy
.308 Win
Shitty time for me to throw this advice out there, but try a bunch of different types to see how they pattern from damn near muzzle distance to the longest distance you have in the house or where you think you may need it. I found a huge difference in different types of ammo. What works for me and I would recommend is Federal with Flitecontrol wads. Scary tight pattern in my shotgun. That assumes is patterns acceptable in your shotgun of choice.
4WHLDRFTN
.308 Win
takes to long to choke them .. just shoot'em 
FRANKIE
.308 Win
As always
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Thanks to you all
My go to place for sound advice
Thanks to you all
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Was going to mention Flitecontrol as well. I prefer #1 over #00 though. The pellets are slightly smaller, but there's 15 instead of 9. Creates those extra wound channels for better stopping power.
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Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
It was a mossberg 500 pump shotgun. It won’t cycle them worth a shit. Maybe I’ll try my semi auto, but that’s a 20 gauge and I have not seen 20 gauge mini shells. Not sure they make them.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
yes. that is what you want. cyl = 5 notches / stars.
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Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
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Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
cut shells .. RIP Berry
FRANKIE
.308 Win
Totally informative video. I watched a lot of stuff on these guys channel but never saw this one. These guys live the dream. Shoot with everything, shoot at anything and no regard for nothing. Nice to have have sponsors.
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wizrd
6.5 Creedmoor
Patterned a lot of 12 ga. - with an open choke, - found my favorite to be No. 4 buck for home distances, just saying. Haven't tried the Federal Flite control.
Paxal
.223 Rem
The adapter works well in my 500. But, then you are stuck with the mini shells unless you remove the adapter. It’s easy but not instant.
Celt
.450/400 Nitro Ex
No choke, as much spread as possible is what you want for hd distances.
4WHLDRFTN
.308 Win
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
With the 00 there is the 9 pellet phenomenon where the 9th can wildly go off target. So get 8 pellet if you care about it that much. And good luck finding any flight control 00.
No choke aka cylinder bore. Rule of thumb is 1" of spread for every yard so @ 20 yards your pattern will be about the same diameter as a typical dinner plate.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Not necessarily. You want all the projectiles to contact the target. Don't need any strays hitting friendlies. Federal Flitecontrol is designed to keep the pattern extremely tight. Once the projectiles make contact with the target, each one will veer off inside and create its own would channel.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Good read on FC #1
www.theboxotruth.com
The Box O' Truth #56 - Federal Flight Control #1...
For years, those of us that are interested have known that 00 buckshot was the "best available" load for most shooters for defensive purposes. Federal's 00 buckshot load in their great FCW (Flight Control Wad) was the "best of the best", as the FCW would hold the buckshot in the tightest...
www.theboxotruth.com
fnfalguy
.308 Win
I’ll reiterate, I really love that Federal FC. That pattern is fantastic, mirrors what I’ve seen in the 00. Thanks for posting that.
Kcobain147
.177 BB
OP - were you asking choke size or what kind of ammo to use? Your original post and 3/4 of the replies talk about shot size, not choke.
fnfalguy
.308 Win
He got the answer and then asked another question in post 4
technicalgadget
.223 Rem
I second @fnfalguy recommendation for Federal 00 Buck Flightcontrol wads.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
At those distances it makes no difference and if one has internal threads like most designs do, one should put a cylinder or skeet1 that do not constrict any kind of load and protect the threads.
The load choice has more impact in how it behaves than anything else at those distances.
Some of those hd disks and buck mixed loads open up much faster than the typical buck load.
I think a more important consideration might be to have a reliable autoloader vs a pump that is a lot more effective for defense.
speedkills27
6.5 Creedmoor
If it hasn't been already said...
you should find the greatest distance you would be shooting inside your home in a defensive situation. Then take your shotty to the range and pattern it at that distance with your HD ammo and a few different chokes. Find which patterns the best and use that choke
you should find the greatest distance you would be shooting inside your home in a defensive situation. Then take your shotty to the range and pattern it at that distance with your HD ammo and a few different chokes. Find which patterns the best and use that choke