You have the most illustrative, professional and easy to understand channel in this subject. Congratulations

I love the affordability aspect of it as well. I have a Maverick 88 18.5" with 5+1 capacity I bought for $189. It's loaded with S&B 00 Buckshot I bought for $69.99 as case or $.28 a round. That's cheaper than any defensive pistol round, almost all rifle rounds and most FMJ as well. It's cheap enough that I can shoot all day for not much money, or at least until my shoulder is sore. Try doing that with an AR15, you'll go broke. Also, no magazines to buy and the gun is perfect right out of the box. It's amazing that it's been 100% reliable and the fit and finish is fantastic. It looks more well finished than some $1000 guns I've owned.

We use the Federal Tactical Flight Control 00 buckshot at my department. I was so impressed with the load I bought a case and keep them in my two home defense shotguns.

I loved the sample groups of different ammo and different distances. It makes it clear you still have to aim the gun.

#4 buck. Just the right amount of power

How dare you upload such a down to earth, simple, reasonable and enjoyable video on KZfaq? Where are the expensive tactical exotic loads or the custom "super hot reloaded ammo" that your buddy makes in his basement? I can't watch anymore.

I love shotguns and buckshot!

Great video! Thanks for putting this out there, so many myths on the interwebs about shotguns.

Great review -- intelligent, articulate, substantive. You are obviously very knowledgeable and take firearms (appropriately) very seriously. Thank you for your reviews and your great site.

Nice presentation as usual with your channel, huge supporter of your content, it’s delivery and the fact that it isn’t loaded with bias and all talk. Keep up the good work!

Explains why I have all that Fed flight control 00. Groups the best with my 870. Thank you, great info on shot in general and specific. Much appreciated!

This video literally help me make a decision on my first pump action and ammo combo.

Love, love, love a 12ga. At the age of 10 years old, I've been shooting a 12ga. I know what my shotgun will do 0-15 yards, with the Federal FCW. Although, my department has moved to the rifle, I still believe the 12ga, is an awesome fight stopper!

I'm a newbie at this and really enjoy your video tutorials!

Excellent, professional video and very valuable information and instructions.Thank you !

High quality video as usual. Keep up the good work!

Thank you so much for posting! I took your advice and ordered a few different types of rounds from Lucky Gunner and tried them with my new Remington 870. I was astonished at the spread of the non-flight controlled rounds at short distances. Definitely not safe in a real world environment. Thanks again and keep making your videos!

What is best it seems is a load that spreads, but it needs to do so only to a moderate degree to keep the energy in the load from being too dispersed. Glad that you are encouraging the viewers to get out & test things out for themselves. It's the only way to really know for sure how your weapon will operate, & I don't believe there is such thing as getting too much practice when it comes to guns.

I did not know this about #00 loads so thanks for learning me.

Great channel, Best delivery and production about Guns'n Amo ;-) on KZfaq. No. BS. just the straight 411. Really liking the whole ShotGun for home defence Series. Great Job.. I'm telling anyone of my friends who will listen to check it out. (all CC holders) Also I like your Remington 870 that thing is sweet. :-) Thanks for taking the time to do these videos, I was anti gun for a long time but I'm slowly coming around... we'll and the times they are A changing ;-/ your POV is very sensible. TIA.

Always great video content from Lucky Gunner.

Ok thank you! Your video is really informative and helpful

Such a great presentation, as all of your firearm and ammo videos are. Well done!

Always love your videos so informative.

You guys make outstanding vids, thank you!

Love you guys shotgun videos, keep them coming

You make the BEST gun videos!

sorry you are right..ln my place overpenetration is not a problem cause all the walls are made of bricks and centerblocks coated with a layer of white marble sand mixed with white cement

I learned so much from this. I never knew how different the loads were and very informative. Thank you for these videos again! If I had to get hit by either a single trigger pull by a 3 round burst of a subgun vs a single trigger pull of a shotgun, I would take the sub gun any day!

Great video. You are really putting out quality stuff.

Great points, thank you for doing it and sharing the results.

thank you for the video, I just bought an 870 wingmaster from a law enforcement DNR agency 18 inch barrel. Cant wait to shoot it.

I love this channel. Well done.

Excellent video...simple to understand.

Excellent work here. Thank you.

thanks for putting out great videos.

What can I say that hasn't been said before? GREAT VIDEO!

Few years ago, the US gummint tasked all federal law enforcement agencies with testing various buckshot loads to find what they felt was the best. They settled on using 12ga. #4 buck nickel-plated loads. Apparently they liked the patterning, power, and penetration characteristics better than other loads, although #1buck was close, if you can find any with nickel plating (good luck)...just FYI. Personally, I use Fiocchi 21-pellet #4 buck nickel-plated in mine.

very informative, and a very high quality video.

Great information and video. Thank you!

Federal powershok seemed to have the over-all best performance for the giving purpose. It wasnt as wide a pattern as the s&B but not as tight as the Federal flight control-wad

Great video. I will be using 7.5 shot Target ammo in my Remington Police Magnum. Big pattern, very plentiful as I have it around for clay shooting, and plenty powerful at 30 ft let alone 10

Great vid, subbed! I am really starting to like my p226, just gotta train that double action pull!!!

WOW‼️ great job...CB😁

Good explanation of buckshot and how it works. Typical spread of one inch per yard of distance. The flight control and similar clones really tighten it up, some guns almost like a slug at close to intermediate range. It not hard to hit your target w buck but easy to miss under pressure lol. Look up push pull technique to enhance the shooting ability of the gauge. It coupled with good patterned buck for your individual gun will deliver the best “portion size” to make your problem go away.

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing it!

Thanks much for the information. I'm going to be changing out my buck shot ammo soon and the Hornady looks good but I'll need to go to the range. I prefer to treat a shotgun as a shotgun and not just some large rifle. I do have some slugs but those are for more specialized events. I much prefer a plain bead sight for I shoot shotguns by mount and point to shoot, very similar to the way I shoot game birds. Which is one of the big advantages to a shotgun, it works well on moving targets.

I've used AAA Alphamax 00 Buck on Canada geese worked pretty good. Always have a supply of them.

Oh yeah I shot buck shot out of my 12 gauge at 15 years out and it spread out nicely but definitely would have taken a man out had I had to defend myself. Also the shot holes on the target were actually larger by just a bit than the 9mm shot holes. So I was impressed to say the least.

👍content and production quality

Thank you for making this video !

That rig is badass

No one ever mentions or tests the 24 pellet #1 buckshot. I think #1 with a modified or improved cylinder would be one devastating combo. Can you imagine what kind of damage 24 30cal. pellets would do to a person?

Great video!!

Tested facts. Good stuff👍

Awesome videos... you make them ill watch

As the old saying goes: "nobody bluffs a shotgun". Odds are - hopefully - you won't even have to fire it.

good stuff, man. i'm not a gun nut, matter of fact, i voted for Bernie, but i see a need for some .380 ACP, #00 buck, and 5.56/.223 in my very, VERY near future, and all your videos have been incredibly helpful without being macho and/or condescending. looking forward to doing some business with Lucky Gunner in the very near future. shoot on, brother.

Rule of thumb for buckshot is 1” of spread per yard. Anything under that can be considered tight, anything over can be considered loose. So, if your longest distance shot in your house is 10 yards (like my house), then a 10 inch spread is what to expect. At the FBI we used buckshot from 15 yards and in with a 14” barrel. I really liked it for room clearing.

Great info.

Overpenetration of 00 makes it a liability in the home with more than a single occupant. There appears to be a consensus on 12 gauge: standard 2 ¾-inch #4 buckshot and 20 gauge: standard 2 ¾-inch 20-gauge #3 buckshot

This 1301 tactical should be fantastic.I will try to have my own.

8 shot double 00 shotgun holds a pattern very well. I have personally seen a man die at 50 yards from that round. The gun was a Remington 870, only a 18" smooth barrel.

I loved the opening shots in this video. What FPS did you shoot at? New to the channel, definitely subscribed. 🤙🏻

Nice practical video.. What is the optic you are using on your gun?

Let’s not forget the guys who invented the New York reload. Started all their gunfights with multiple shots from a shotgun and relied on other guns to finish the job

💀..Thx, man ! Appreciate your research..!!

I want to find this man more subs....

That S&B ammo is a godsend at 30 cents per round. Makes it economical to shoot my shotgun again

I enjoyed your video very much....and Even before I watched it, I had spent much of my day looking for some buckshot and no. 4 loads for my 12 gauge in 3 inch shells.....finally found it at Sports Academy, Walmart here has a very sorry selection, mostly in 2 3/4 in. shells!

#1 Buck especially with the 3" magnums, is the best man stopper on earth. 24 .30 caliber projectiles. Not a old timer here, just shot a lot of shells in my short time on earth so far... Don't mind the recoil, it makes you sure your alive...

Thank you

Can you do a shotgun video on the Benelli Supernova. You'd be amazed at grouping this shotgun deals up to 25 yards. But make sure it's the Tactical version.

Have you ever considered reviewing the PDX1 12?

Remember way back in the good ole days when ammo was cheap and plentiful? Me too...

+Lucky Gunner Ammo What was the song that you used at the end? Great video by the way!

Chris, I’m somewhat new to shooting. What do you feel is a good balance for a shotgun barrel length to be used for home defense and occasional deer hunting using slugs for distances under 100 yards?

hey I just got my 12 gauge wanted to ask what type of iron sights are those on your shotgun front looks like A2 ar type

I use either #1 or #4 12ga buckshot in my home defense shotgun. In my 20ga I use #2 or #3 buckshot. The smaller pellets offer less over penetration and better coverage of the target. Just my opinion.

#4 buck, more pellets and penetrating fewer walls.

Great video....

Hey Sir, I remember you had made a vid featuring the 1301, but I noticed it's no longer on your channel, why is that?

Thx dude

I'm using a Kel-Tec KSG, I purchased A choke tube adapter for it made of steel; can I use this without a choke? I'm asking because I'm under the impression that it (chokes) will negatively effect the #1 buckshot from federal premium with flitecontrol. It's a winchoke if that matters. Homedefense use only

First, great video! I've been a customer of Luckygunner for about 4-5 years now and you guys are my Number 1 pick for online ammo dealers. My question is: What's your opinion on the Winchester PDX1 12 Gauge for "Home Defense"? I've had good results on paper targets @5-12 yards and would like your opinion on the ammo. I'm not biased when it comes to specific ammo as I have alternating rounds of PDX1 & 00 Buck in my Mossberg 590. Thanks again for the video and your online prices!

Good video,

Do all chokes need to be removed before shooting 00 Buck? I use my hunting shotgun for home defense. I have 04 Buck loads currently in my shotgun and the chokes still in. Will that work?

This video was great! Very informative. Is that a Bushnell TRS25 red dot? I was going to get one gor a shotgun of mine but I was worried about recoil...

Great video. I've watched a few videos about 00 bk related to patterns and this one is really good. I noticed the dot sight on your Benelli. I've found the bead sight is best for home defence shooting at least from my practice at the range. I'm wondering if its just bling or what value is it. No offence.

It would have been nice to see an image through he device, does it co-witness?

NICE VIDEO.

I like this very informative and made me think. in a ball park estament how much does a box of that Federal Flight control run, that might be ideal for me for how tight quarters I live in

Have you tried the Winchester defenders?

What shotgun was used for the test (sorry if I missed in the comments). Seems like a good - semi auto. Thanks!!!!

What tube extension is on that 1301? It is the tactical version right? Looking at that shotgun or the 1301 competition version

Hey Sir, I currently work in LE in the southern california area, im really interested in getting a beretta 1301. I was wondering if you would do a full video dedicated to the beretta 1301 tactical as Ive been having trouble finding a review of the 1301. Just a suggestion and keep up the great quality of your work. Thanks

Very interesting video! Thanks. I recently saw a video of a LEO shooting a kidnapper holding a hostage. The officer used his shotgun loaded with 00. The kill shot was at about 4-5 feet to the kidnapper's head and the hostage was unharmed. My first concern was if the pattern would be tight enough to avoid hurting the hostage. The officer knew what he was doing and saved a life. Thanks, New subscriber.

I'm picking up a 20 gauge shotgun to use in place of my AR-15 for home defense...should I use Buckshot or birdshot? my house isn't that big and my neighbor's house is literally about 15 feet from mine, don't want things flying into their house if I should miss

Have you thought or have any testing done on this federal force X2 buckshot?

Shooting buckshot without blinking.....wow!!!