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opinions on #4 vs 00 buck in 3"

goldeneagle76
I am wondering what peoples experiences have been with 3" #4 buckshot vs 3" 00 buck? My shots are in wooded areas, shots will be out to 60yds.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    I would opt for OO Buck. Larger pellets that carry more energy downrange. Yes, there are less of them, but they penetrate better.
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  • Odawgp
    I used both for taking coyotes up close, 00 makes a mess. if saving the hide is what you are after use the #4's.
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  • COLT
    ...What, no rifle or handgun deer hunting allowed where your at?

    ...00 will give you the real capability to hit, and kill out to 75 yards, #4 will not. 3" shell w/00 may give you a 100 yards, but Ive not patterend or checked 3" 00 for penitration at that distance...[;)]

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  • select-fire
    No. 1 Buckshot ! [:D]
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  • allen griggs
    Use the 00.
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  • 76k20
    Go with the 00. I have used both, #4 just doesn't work as well, especially if you are taking longer shots. Don't pay extra for copper plated, not worth the money.
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  • goldeneagle76
    quote:Originally posted by COLT
    ...What, no rifle or handgun deer hunting allowed where your at?

    ...00 will give you the real capability to hit, and kill out to 75 yards, #4 will not. 3" shell w/00 may give you a 100 yards, but Ive not patterend or checked 3" 00 for penitration at that distance...[;)]

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    right now it is shotgun season, although you can usse a handgun, I have not gotten my 44mag sighted in with new scope yet. No rifle allowed in DE, too small of a state.
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  • goldeneagle76
    I will get some of the 3" 00buck...seems like the clear choice. Thanks guys.
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  • br549
    i have used #4 buck #1, 00 buck and 000 buck. i promice you you will not be disapointed with 00,or 000 buck. # 4 is too small and #1 will kill a deer but you'll probally have to hunt for it. i prefer 000, kills em dead every time.
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  • gearheaddad
    Can't use slugs?
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  • buddyb
    When I use buckshot I use 00 unless I am walking them up at close range in thick cover.The #4 works better because of the number of shot.
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  • Mk 19
    use 00 if you are hunting in close quarters in the woods, use #4 when you are hunting some criter that came into your house
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  • bama55
    In my experience, 00 or No. 1 works better on deer. My old 870 Mag. patterns No. 1 great. I've also used 000 magnum.
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