smokey
2A TEACHER
- Jan 31, 2008
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I will defer as I have not done any testing myself, but I have seen some presentations indicating that #4 Buckshot still preforms well in defense situations while going through less walls than 00 buck or .223. I do not know what the op's home situation is in that regards, there could be a couple miles of forest or an apartment with several children next door. Have you or anyone else with more shotgun experience than I have really dug into the effectiveness of #4? Thanks.
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2010/02/robert-farago/shotgun-penetration-with-various-rounds/amp/
Here's a good source of info. Keep in mind that skin roughly equates to 4" of gel, and that projectiles may be going through clothes, barriers, or something like the threat's own arm in order to reach vitals. #4 is still a very solid choice, but I personally favor slightly more penetration.