WebApr 21, 2011 · 3,194 Posts. #19 · Apr 20, 2011. I think for big bear, I'd go with Dixie Slugs terminator, a 0.730" 730 grain hard cast slug at 1200'/sec. For moose, elk, black bear, I think I might try Dixie Slugs 3" Mag. Tornado, a 0.503" 460 grain hard cast sabot at 1500'/sec. which is in the realm of the venerable 45-70. WebThe bear experts who wander around in the woods behind my house carry 12 gauge shotguns loaded with magnum 00 buckshot. Buckshot is preferred because aiming is …
Buckshot vs Slug: Choosing The Right Hunting Load
WebDec 21, 2010 · 30,207 Posts. #3 · Dec 20, 2010. I'd consider one of the S&W 327's; an 8-shot .357 mag that weighs 28 or so ounces. Load it with a fairly hot, heavy, hard-cast SWC or WFN, and it should do just fine against the 2 and 4-legged predators you describe. My local dealer has a 327 Night Guard for just over $700... WebJun 29, 2024 · Buckshot in the 00 variety in a 2.75 inch shell is either eight or nine pellets and is .330 inches in diameter. In contrast, #4 buckshot is .240 inches with 27 pellets in … ayto san martin valdeiglesias
buckshot for black bear? Gun and Game Forum
WebOct 29, 2013 · Buckshot makes it easier to hit moving targets in close quarters compared to slugs. Buckshot Buckshot technology has also seen significant advances in the last 20 years or so, mainly in the areas of shot buffering and copper plating. Both of these additions mean longer ranges, better patterns and better penetration. Basically, buckshot is too lightweight to have any effectiveness. The largest buckshot is 000. A pellet of 000 buckshot is 36 caliber and weighs 68 grains. 68 grains is light and the spherical shape of buckshot means a low sectional density as well. it will not penetrate well at all in a thick-skinned animal at much beyond … See more Buckshot lacks the penetration necessary to reliably kill a bear. You should not hunt bear with any buckshot. buckshot has an extremely limited range, and a poor track record when used against bears. If it was a matter of life and … See more 12-Gauge slugs can be a perfect bear hunting option. They are very powerful and some have excellent penetration capabilities. Avoid Foster slugs for bear hunting, and keep all … See more Before I go any farther, I will let you in a secret. Rifled slugs aren’t actually rifled. The term “rifled slug” was originally a marketing ploy. A … See more A heavy 12-gauge sabot will work well on a bear up to 150 yards away in practically every situation. They are faster and more accurate than foster slugs, and penetrate much better in the … See more WebSep 27, 2011 · Remember, the load is called “buckshot” because it was originally used for killing large animals, like buck deer, and in places like India sometimes tiger. It is powerful stuff. Legendary in terms of its killing … ayto villena